Tortue watch WHTO0012

Pioneering designer Louis Cartier imagined the Tortue watch, a tortoise-inspired shape, in 1912. At a time when all watches were round, the groundbreaking design went on to become a classic. Cartier offers both ladies' and men's models in a full range of styles, available in gold, at times set or fully paved with diamonds.

Tortue watch, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding caliber 1928 MC, single-button chronograph. Platinum 950/1000 case, platinum 950/1000 faceted crown set with a ruby cabochon, silvered opaline dial with two snailed counters, small seconds counter at 9 o'clock, chronograph minute counter at 3 o'clock, rhodiumized appliqué hour-markers, burgundy Roman numeral “XII” and minute track, blued steel apple-shaped hands, sapphire crystal and case back. Semi-matte burgundy alligator leather strap, with platinum 950/1000 ardillon buckle. Case dimensions: 43.7 x 34.8 mm. Thickness: 10.2 mm. Hours, minutes, single-button chronograph. Movement with 24 jewels. Movement dimensions: 27.98 x 27.17 mm, movement thickness: 4.29 mm. Balance: 28,800 vibrations/hour, power reserve approx. 44 hours. Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet).