{"product_id":"rare-cartier-tortue-model-1945-in-18ct-yellow-gold-1995-copy","title":"Rare Cartier Tortue Model 1945 in 18ct Yellow Gold - 1995","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCartier Tortue “Model 1945” in 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRare Vintage Cartier Timepiece – 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA beautifully elegant and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003erare Cartier Tortue wristwatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, crafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003esolid 18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, inspired by the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e1945 Tortue design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Cartier Tortue is one of the maison’s earliest and most distinctive watch designs, first introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e1912\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and celebrated for its softly curved, tonneau-shaped case — a form that remains instantly recognisable over a century later.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis “Model 1945” example reflects Cartier’s tradition of revisiting its most important historic designs, combining vintage inspiration with refined modern craftsmanship. Produced in relatively limited numbers, Tortue models from the 1990s are increasingly sought after by collectors for their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eunderstated elegance and rarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe curved case sits beautifully on the wrist, offering both comfort and a distinctive silhouette. The classic Cartier dial - typically featuring Roman numerals, blued steel hands and a cabochon crown - completes the timeless aesthetic that defines the brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis is a watch that perfectly balances \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003efine jewellery craftsmanship with horological heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhy collectors love the Cartier Tortue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• One of Cartier’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eearliest and most iconic case designs (since 1912)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003etonneau \/ tortoise-shaped case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Crafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003esolid 18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Inspired by historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e1945 Cartier design language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Produced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003elimited numbers and increasingly collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBecause this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003erare vintage Cartier piece, only one is available and it cannot be replaced once sold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBrand: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCartier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eModel: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTortue “Model 1945”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMovement: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCase material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e18ct yellow gold (750)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDial: white with Roman Numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHands: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlued steel hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCrown: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCabochon-set crown (Cartier signature)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCrystal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSapphire crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCase dimensions: 24mm x 28.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e(Typical Tortue proportions range around 25 × 35 mm depending on model)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eStrap: Brown Leather Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFits wrist: approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eUp to 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe watch is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003every good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, with light signs of wear consistent with age and careful use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe case remains well preserved, the dial retains its classic Cartier elegance, and the watch presents exactly as expected for a well-kept vintage piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAs with all vintage watches, minor signs of age may be present and form part of the watch’s character and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA rare piece of Cartier design history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCartier has long been regarded as one of the most important names in both jewellery and watch design, known for creating some of the most iconic watch shapes ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Tortue stands alongside the Tank and Santos as one of Cartier’s defining designs - yet remains far less commonly seen, making it particularly appealing to collectors seeking something more distinctive and under-the-radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOwning a watch like this is not simply purchasing a timepiece - it is owning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ea piece of Cartier’s design heritage spanning more than a century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePurchase with confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Genuine vintage Cartier watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Carefully inspected and accurately described\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Secure fully insured shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Carefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Questions always welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e💬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIf you would like additional photographs, wrist measurements or further information, please feel free to get in touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mygoldenfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57150066819445,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"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\/rare-cartier-tortue-model-1945-in-18ct-yellow-gold-1995-copy","provider":"mygoldenfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}