{"product_id":"rare-cartier-tortue-model-1945-in-18ct-yellow-gold-1996","title":"Rare Cartier Tortue Model 1945 in 18ct Yellow Gold - 1996","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn elegant and highly collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCartier Tortue “Model 1945”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, crafted in solid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Tortue, one of Cartier’s most distinctive case designs, takes its name from the French word for “tortoise,” reflected in its softly curved, elongated tonneau silhouette. This refined example measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e24mm x 28.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, offering beautifully balanced proportions for the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ewhite dial with Roman numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eblued steel hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is quintessential Cartier, it's timeless, legible, and effortlessly elegant. A sapphire-set crown completes the design with Cartier’s signature detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePowered by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSwiss quartz Cartier movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, this watch offers reliability alongside its refined aesthetic. It has been fitted with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003enew sapphire crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, ensuring clarity and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrafted entirely in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esolid 18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, including the bezel and case, this piece carries significant intrinsic value as well as horological appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is presented with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCartier inner \u0026amp; outer boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCartier stamped papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCartier user guide\/manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFitted to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003egenuine crocodile leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e with an aftermarket gold-plated buckle. Currently sized to fit approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e17.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDescribed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esmall production model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the Tortue 1945 is far less commonly seen than Tank or Santos models, making it particularly desirable for collectors seeking something distinctive yet unmistakably Cartier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYear: 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBrand: Cartier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCollection: Tortue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModel: 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMovement: Cartier Swiss Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCase: Solid 18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize: 24mm x 28.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDial: White with Roman numerals \u0026amp; blued hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGlass: New sapphire crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStrap: Genuine crocodile leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBuckle: Aftermarket gold plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mygoldenfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56805257871733,"sku":null,"price":5900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3053\/6764\/files\/18ct_gold_cartier_tortue_watch_3.jpg?v=1772294686","url":"https:\/\/mygoldenfinds.com\/products\/rare-cartier-tortue-model-1945-in-18ct-yellow-gold-1996","provider":"mygoldenfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}