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拍品 64The Property of an Important Private European Collector
CARTIER, PLATINUM CARTIER TORTUE PERPETUAL CALENDAR DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH, REF. W1540551
CASE NO. 021, 2721
已結束2020年11月19日
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CHF 18,750
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Part of Cartier's exclusive ‘Collection Privée’ series, this impressive and complicated platinum watch features a full perpetual calendar with leap-year indication and a dual time zone indicator.
The tonneau-shaped "tortue à pattes" or "turtle on legs" wristwatch was designed by Louis Cartier in 1912. The shape of the case was made to resemble a turtle, a very popular animal during this era and symbol of good fortune and longevity in many civilisations. The model was the precursor of numerous watchmaking creations in the early 20th century. The first watches were destined for ladies, the gentleman's version featuring a single button chronograph was available as of 1928.
The design of the present watch takes its inspiration from these early Cartier models. Now highly collectable in their own right, the ‘Collection Privée’ models successfully combine Cartier’s most classic styling with state-of-the-art watchmaking.
The tonneau-shaped "tortue à pattes" or "turtle on legs" wristwatch was designed by Louis Cartier in 1912. The shape of the case was made to resemble a turtle, a very popular animal during this era and symbol of good fortune and longevity in many civilisations. The model was the precursor of numerous watchmaking creations in the early 20th century. The first watches were destined for ladies, the gentleman's version featuring a single button chronograph was available as of 1928.
The design of the present watch takes its inspiration from these early Cartier models. Now highly collectable in their own right, the ‘Collection Privée’ models successfully combine Cartier’s most classic styling with state-of-the-art watchmaking.