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A LADY'S QUARTZ 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND WRISTWATCH, BY CARTIER
With quartz movement cream textured dial with gold applied Roman and dot numerals and hands, the tonneau-shaped case with diamond-set bezel, extended lugs, diamond-set crown, together with an 18K gold Cartier grain of rice bracelet with deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed, 16.0 cm total length
Signed Cartier, model: Tortue, case no. 8660360597, circa 1985
The tonneau-shaped "tortue a pattes" or "turtle on legs" wristwatch was designed by Cartier around 1910. 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.
With quartz movement cream textured dial with gold applied Roman and dot numerals and hands, the tonneau-shaped case with diamond-set bezel, extended lugs, diamond-set crown, together with an 18K gold Cartier grain of rice bracelet with deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed, 16.0 cm total length
Signed Cartier, model: Tortue, case no. 8660360597, circa 1985
The tonneau-shaped "tortue a pattes" or "turtle on legs" wristwatch was designed by Cartier around 1910. 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.
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