Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 85
CARTIER
REF. 3328, MULTIPLE-TIME ZONES; "TORTUE MULTIFUSEAUX"; 18K PING GOLD
REF. 3328, MULTIPLE-TIME ZONES; "TORTUE MULTIFUSEAUX"; 18K PING GOLD
EUR 25,000 - 45,000
USD 26,800 - 48,200 / HKD 210,000 - 378,000 / CHF 24,800 - 44,600
Sold: EUR 31,200
Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold, self-winding, "tortoise"-shaped, gentleman's wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal case-back screwed by eight screws, silver guilloché (engine-turned) dial with radial Roman numerals and multiple-time zone (aperture in the low part with central index) and lateral apeture (on the case-band with the names of the cities).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Cartier, Paris
Model made in Switzerland; "Tortue Multifuseaux"
Reference 3328
Year circa 2013
Movement No. 215
Material 18K pink gold
Bracelet leather strap
Buckle 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp
Caliber 9914 MC, 27 jewels
Dimensions 42 x 40 mm.
Weight 174.6 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
For the past century, Cartier made its reputation as one of the main pillar in the luxury watchmaking industry. Released in 1912, the Tortue (Turtle) is a variation of the Tonneau Cintré created by Louis Cartier in 1906. The model has undergone many evolutions during the 1920’s such as the Monopusher (1928). In 1998, Cartier relaunched it as part of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris collection (CPCP). The Tortue Multiple Time Zones was presented in 2013. It offers a very advanced GMT complication: the left side of the case features a small window which allows the user to view a selectable range of cities and define their desired local timezone.This lot is a beautiful example of the evolution of an icon, and Cartier’s ability to reinvent itself throughout the years.