Cartier Tortue Mini Yellow gold and diamonds, Ref. 66036
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Identity
Cartier Tortue mini size Ref. 66036, yellow gold and diamonds, 1980s. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold tortue case, 20 × 27 mm, diamond-set bezel, diamond-set crown. White dial with guilloché centre, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, blued sword hands, Cartier secret signature in the VII. Mineral glass. Cartier signed midnight blue alligator strap, Cartier 18K yellow gold deployant buckle.
Watchmaking Context
Designed by Louis Cartier in 1912, the Tortue was the third shaped watch from the house, after the Santos (1904) and the Tonneau (1906), and predates the Tank. Its name comes from its tonneau silhouette with softened curves, evoking a turtle shell. It brings together the codes that would become Cartier's signature: Roman numerals, railway minute track, blued sword hands, cabochon crown. Initially a simple watch, it also lent itself to complications – including the 1928 monopusher chronograph. Available in numerous sizes and materials, from gold to full diamond settings, it remains one of the house's most sought-after shapes.
Personality
A small women's model, this jewellery version of the Tortue sparkles with diamonds that follow the curve of the case, encircling the dial without breaking its line up to the lugs. It is as much a piece of jewellery as it is a timepiece.
Watch serviced. Very good condition. Delivered with a new strap, the brand's box, and the 24-month Contre-Temps warranty certificate.
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The model in detail
Brand: Cartier
Model: Small Tortue model, gold and diamonds
Year of production:
Era of production: 1980s
Case diameter: 20 x 27 mm
Caliber:
Reference number: 66036
Complications:
Movement: Quartz
Crystal: Mineral
Case material: 18K yellow gold
Bezel material: 18K yellow gold set with diamonds
Strap/band: Leather
Buckle: 18K Gold Deployant Clasp - Cartier
Water resistance: Water resistance
Other informations:
Dial: White guilloché
Dial numerals: Roman numerals
Style: Women's Watch
Special mentions:
Paperwork: Contre-temps Warranty Certificate
Includes: Brand box
Guarantee: 2 Year Contre-Temps
Condition: Very Good
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