Cartier Tortue "1847” 150th Anniversary in 18k Yellow Gold 1957 No lume and black hands…Ever

No lume and black hands…Ever since its introduction in 1945

Our watch straps don't get much darker than this all-black tonal piece – in addition to the deep dark tones and the inky finish of the soft leather

The watch features blued hands and a blue cabochon-topped winding crown

The 42mm case is in as-new condition

Cartier Tortue "1847” 150th Anniversary in 18k Yellow Gold 1957 No lume and black hands…EverThe Cartier Tortue may not be as widely recognised as the Cartier Tank or the Cartier Santos, yet it remains one of Cartiers most enduring and distinctive designs. Introduced in 1912, the Tortue was only the third wristwatch design created by Cartier, following the Santos Dumont andthe Tonneau. Much like its early counterparts, it stood apart from the predominantly round watches of the era with its elegant tortoise shellinspired shape. Despite its