12 Cartier Highly Attractive and Elegant, Tortue, Tonneau Shape Wristwatch in Yellow Gold and Diamonds, With Box

Estimate: €6,000 –⁠ 12,000

Model: Tortue
Case Material: Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1980's
Movement: Manual
Case N°: 160 004
Dimensions: 22 x 31 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Box

A real iconic Cartier model, the present lot is an elegant lady’s wristwatch based on the first Tortue model made by the French jeweler and watchmaker Cartier, first launched in the first decade of the 20th century. Equipped with a manual mechanism the case is obviously smaller than the contemporary standards with its 22 mm wide: realized in 18k yellow gold it has been embellished with a very elegant diamond-set bezel and cabochon and bombé sapphire crystal has been nicely preserved with sporadic signs of wearing. The yellow-gold bracelet is gorgeous as well and presents a beautiful braided texture. The silvered dial features the classical black Roman numerals typical of Cartier, a closed outer minutes/seconds track and the blue steel hands. Simple and elegant, this wristwatch is the perfect accessory for every woman and is also offered with its precious original box.