25 Cartier A unique, extremely fine and elegant, CPCP tortue tonneau-shaped chronograph monopusher wristwatch in platinum, with platinum bracelet, certificate of origin and presentation box.

Estimate: € 50.000 –⁠ 100.000

While Cartier is globally celebrated as the "jeweller of kings," its legacy as a watchmaker is equally profound, a narrative that reached a magnificent crescendo with the launch of the Collection Privée, Cartier Paris (CPCP) in the late 1990s. This pivotal era saw the Maison re-embrace its heritage of high horology, producing a series of limited-edition masterpieces, sometimes even unique, that married iconic design with exceptional, complicated movements. The CPCP collection was a love letter to the discerning collector, a statement that Cartier's genius extended far beyond aesthetic design into the very heart of mechanical watchmaking. It is from this highly coveted collection that we are privileged to present this breathtaking and most probably unique Cartier Monopoussoir, reference 2575. A special order, the watch’s iconic tonneau-shaped case, here rendered in the noble and weighty metal of platinum, immediately asserts its status as a piece of extraordinary refinement. The brilliance of the design lies in its seamless integration of a complex complication: the monopusher chronograph. A single pusher, elegantly incorporated into the crown, controls all start, stop, and reset functions, preserving the clean lines of the case and eschewing the need for additional, disruptive pushers. The dial is a work of art in itself, featuring a stunning silver guilloché pattern that radiates from the center, a canvas for the classic Roman numerals and exquisite blued steel hands. However, what truly elevates this timepiece to a level of unparalleled importance is its provenance and platinum bracelet. As indicated by its case number, this is number 0001, and the only one known with such a platinum bracelet configuration. To own this watch is not merely to possess a rare and beautiful timepiece, but to hold the genesis and uniqueness of a masterpiece, a true collector's trophy and an irreplaceable artifact from one of Cartier’s most significant periods.