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Great article...
I enjoyed reading the background on MPs and also the info on the swiveling clutch which allows for a smooth transition of power to the chronograph function.
Your photo of the Tortue MP and Tank MP side by side is fantastic. It allows one to really compare the nuances and differences of the dials. Also the beveled edge along the side of the Tank MP is very elegant and seems to closely follow the lines of the original black and white photo that you included. Thanks for the great photos and write up on the Tortue MP and Tank MP. I also hope you are enjoying them and that they get a lot of wrist time.
Best regards,
Dino
Cartier and it's Mono Poussoirs
Cartier is one of the few brands that pampers it's heritage and history a lot; actually more than any other brand. Naturally since Cartier is one of the few companies that has an incredible rich history and has always used it cleverly. Instead of constant...
Hi Geo, thanks for this very informative report.
I've always liked these Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir watches. The first photo I ever saw was of a YG version, but the photo was in black and white, and I thus assumed it was a white gold watch. I coveted that watch for a long time and was always disappoint...
It could very well be
Hi Tony, It could very well be possible that the first CPCP Tortue MP, exists in white gold. In fact it does, since I have seen one in Paris, that was a custom order for someone. But Cartier did release sometimes, small editions/ limited editions in other...
Beautiful and stunning timepieces.
The Tortue monopusher has always been one of my fav watches from the Cartier private collection. Smooth and elegant. This one is fantastic, hope you like it: Vte...
Stunning Tourbillon
One of these watches one does not see every day. I only saw it once in the Amsterdam Boutique and was very impressed. Quite a large watch, that suits you very well. GEO
Excellent as ever!!
Beautiful pictures combined with a very interesting read up about Cartier's magic history. Geo did is again....!!! Looking forward to all that is coming! Thanks! Martin
Tortue Mono Poussoir ...
saw it in 2004, at the Cartier Boutique in Lisboa and liked it a lot I appreciated your interesting and well done post a lot. Thanks! Oliver
Great post, Géo
I rediscover a model I first saw in 2003 or 2004 at the Paris Boutique, the Tortue Monopusher, with Arab 6 and 12... A great watch, with a very pure design...La Grande Classe, as we say in French. Pure pleasure to see these models again, my friend. About ...
Thanks for the superb article Geo. There was also a Tank Obus chronograph?
I recall seeing one at a recent auction. - SJX
Thank you SJX
I do not recall a Tank Obus chronograph, but love to seeing it. Hope there exists a photo. The case of the Tank Obus looks however a bit small, to fit the MP movement I am afraid. What I have seen was a Tank chronographe, with the numbers on the bezel. Re...
Tank Obus chronograph ?
I'm very surprised there is a Tank Obus Chronograph as the Obus case is quite small..would you happen to have a picture ?
I recall it from a recent auction
I remember because I was debating whether to bid. Perhaps I am mistaken; I will verify with Cartier. - SJX
Thank you very much for this pleasant read
eagerly waiting for next one Sincerely Damian
Great article...
I enjoyed reading the background on MPs and also the info on the swiveling clutch which allows for a smooth transition of power to the chronograph function. Your photo of the Tortue MP and Tank MP side by side is fantastic. It allows one to really compare...
Thanx George for this superb post and....
beautiful photos. I loved reading it and this post sheds some light on a brand that is not always recognized for it's horological rich history. Thanx!
Thanks much, Geo . . .
. . . the Tortue is a gorgeous design . . . dressy without a hint of excess. A little angularity does wonders for a dress watch, imho . . . cordially, Art
Gentlemen, thank you very much
for the kind words. I am very pleased that the writing was well received, it was absolut fun making it. GEO
Thanks
Thanks Geo for this report. These two watches are my favorites Cartier watches. I had the pleasure to sell the Tank to one of my favorite customers, and this piece is really really beautiful. I fight to have it because we had only 3 for France !!!. Concer...
Stephane thank you for
your reply. I agree on what you said about the Tortue GM. Besides the size the Tortue as a design has such a great fit too; it's just an excellent shape for a watch. GEO
A very enjoyable read, Geo!
Thanks for your thoughts on these Cartier models, and as always your pictures are superb! Monopusher chronos, especially the examples by Cartier, are so elegant and beautiful while retaining their sporting properties. Cheers, Daos
DeBethune
Interesting article Geo! Does anyone know if the mono poussoir caliber in the DeBethune DB1 might be the same , or based upon the same, movement as the Cartier 045MC? Mr. Flageollet (of THA Ebauche) is one of the founders of DeBethune... Best regards, Ger...
Tank MP
Great review, I have number 088 / 100 of the Tank MP in rose gold. It is a beautiful watch. Perfect for a well dressed event. I wore it tonight to the grand opening of the Peninsula hotel in Shanghai. It one of my favorites in my collection, in addition, ...
What a coincidence, Edward...
I was there too! I selected my Breguet La Tradition for the occasion. Also in rose gold... Tell me, do you live in Shanghai? Or did you fly in for the event? It seems there were a large number of people there from "out of town". They did a pretty good job...
It is...
Tony, It is a crazy coincidence. I wouldn't have expected another person to be there and follow the same watch thread. That was such a large event. I did not expect so many people. Normally these things are much smaller. they had 4000 people there and spe...