Vintage
Nicolas (amanico) revisits a Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph in white gold, a timepiece he encountered two decades ago at the Cartier Paris Boutique. His original post offers a rare glimpse into a watch he considers one of his all-time favorites, highlighting its unique charm and the shared movement that makes it particularly noteworthy for collectors. This article delves into the enduring appeal of this specific reference and the broader collector sentiment it evokes.
But for that, I would really love this watch
I considered it when it was not even double digit prices... Maybe I found it too baroque but very unique nevertheless.
...but it could be smaller only if they made the logo smaller.
But a good friend who is a vintage Rolex nutcase said I was being stupid because the big XII looked so clownish on the dial. I regretted But thatโs the beauty and curse of being a collector. We win some and we lose some. At the end of the day we hope to win more and lose less. Sorry occupational hazard talk. Best Gatsby
And, interestingly, one of very few popular in this case shape
And I love the shape of the case very much. Here a different Tortue.
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