{"product_id":"cartier-tortue-model-1945-18ct-yellow-gold-watch-1995","title":"Vintage Cartier Tortue Model 1945 18ct Yellow Gold Watch | 1995 | Box \u0026 Papers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Cartier Tortue Model 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafted in solid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Complete with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Cartier box and papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a particularly desirable example of one of Cartier’s most distinctive and less commonly encountered watch designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst introduced in 1912, the Cartier Tortue takes its name from its softly curved, tortoise-shell-inspired case. Its sculptural silhouette sits beautifully between the clean geometry of the Tank and the flowing proportions of a tonneau watch, creating a design that is unmistakably Cartier while remaining considerably less ubiquitous than many of the maison’s better-known models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Model 1945 example features a beautifully proportioned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24mm × 28.5mm solid 18ct yellow-gold case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, paired with Cartier’s classic Roman numeral dial, blued-steel hands and signature sapphire cabochon-set crown. The watch is powered by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equartz movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it wonderfully practical to wear while retaining all the character and elegance of vintage Cartier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a lovely restraint to this particular watch. The richness of the yellow gold is balanced beautifully by the crisp dial and traditional Cartier detailing, giving it the presence of a fine piece of jewellery without feeling overly ornate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the watch has also been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is supplied with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Cartier box and papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant, distinctive and increasingly sought after, this is a superb choice for collectors of vintage Cartier, solid-gold watches and unusual Cartier references — or simply for someone looking for something a little more individual than the classic Tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mygoldenfinds.com\/pages\/vintage-cartier-watches\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vintage Cartier Watch Guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our guide to Vintage and pre-owned Cartier watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57338675364213,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3053\/6764\/files\/cartier_18ct_gold_tortue_ladies_watch_3.jpg?v=1776122319","url":"https:\/\/mygoldenfinds.com\/products\/cartier-tortue-model-1945-18ct-yellow-gold-watch-1995","provider":"mygoldenfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}