Cartier Tortue XL Collection Privee Paris 2496C 18k yellow gold mechanical watch with a silver guilloche dial on a blue background

The sapphire crystal exhibition caseback of a gold Cartier Tortue showing the manual-wind caliber 437MC movement engraved with the Cartier interlocking C motif

Close-up studio view of the open solid gold multi-blade folding deployant clasp on a black alligator leather Cartier watch strap

Cartier Tortue 2496C

Name: Cartier Tortue 2496C
Brand: Cartier
SKU: 216V7
Price: 15785.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$15,785.00

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Collector's Notes

An octagonal crown set with a sapphire cabochon immediately distinguishes this yellow gold Cartier watch. Sized at 34mm by 43mm, the un-traditional case geometry comes from a design Louis Cartier conceptualized over a century ago. The silvered 18k gold dial relies on black Roman numerals and fine hand-guilloché work. Operating via a manual-winding caliber, the mechanical assembly is completely visible through an eight-screw exhibition back. The Tortue 2496C represents the pinnacle of late-nineties archival interest.

Specifications

Brand: Cartier
Model: Tortue
Reference: 2496C
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather
Size: 34mm
Dial Color: Silver
Bezel Material: Yellow Gold
Condition: Pre-Owned
Included Items: Watch Only
Movement: Manual Winding
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance: 3 ATM

Stock ID: 216V7

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