Cartier SIHH 2008: Tortue XL, Tank Louis, Tourbillon

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AnthonyTsai provides a first look at several new Cartier watches unveiled at SIHH 2008, including the Tortue XL, Tank Louis Cartier, and Tourbillon Rotonde. This post offers an early glimpse into Cartier's innovative designs and complications from that year, sparking discussion among collectors about their aesthetic and technical merits.

Cartier Tortue XL
Has a day/night indicator (Day=sun & Night=moon) which also acts as a dual time. Available in either pink gold or white gold.

Tank Louis Cartier
Hours is at 6 o'clock & minutes at 12 o'clock. Available in white gold and yellow gold.

Cartier Tourbillon Rotonde
Retrograde hours are on the left and minutes on the right. Tourbillon at 6 o'clock and 25 numbered pieces available in Platinum.

Cheers,
Anthony

PS. For pics of the other Cartier SIHH 2008 pieces, please click here This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-07-03 10:34:14

Key Points from the Discussion

Cartier has consistently produced interesting pieces with excellent case design, finishing, and movement details in recent years, with the Tortue XL's day-night indicator being a notable feature.
While appreciating the Tortue case, a contributor found the new Tortue XL's sun-moon graphic to be somewhat 'cartoon-like' compared to the more elegant engraving on the 2007 Rotonde Day and Night Watch.
A reader inquired about a different Cartier Day and Night watch with retrograde minutes, which they had not seen before and preferred over the new Tortue XL's dual time window due to its less busy appearance.
The Tortue line is a favorite among Cartier watches, but some collectors are awaiting a more elegant design, referencing the terrific Tortue CPCP Chrono Monopusher with Roman numerals as an example of a beloved past model.
The Tank XL, particularly with the same movement as the Tank à Vis, was a surprising and well-received concept in the LC Tank XL case.

The Discussion

MTF

Jul 2, 2008

Thanks for the update. The current Mrs MTF and I like the Tortue shape......for any Cartier CPCP watch. The Rotonde Day and Night Watch (retrograde minutes) from 2007 had most gorgeous Sun-Moon display but this new graphic looks a bit cartoon-like. So, Cartier - pretty please - can we have the Tortue case but the more elegant (and probably more craftsmanship=expensive) Sun-Moon engraving from before for the new Tortue Day & Night line? Pretty please? MTF

amanico

Jul 2, 2008

among all the Cartier Watches, the tortue line is my favourite...But as you, I'm waiting for a more elegant design, maybe. One was terrific, The Tortue CPCP Chrono Monopusher, with Roman numbers, just 12 and 6... I cannot put my hand on a nice photo of this model, but I was really in love with this watch I never owned although. Best. Nicolas

rijowysock

Jul 5, 2008

is this a new piece as well? ive never seen it and when i tried to explain to local cartier boutique they had no idea about it i really like how its retrograde minutes.. as the piece above with the "dual time" window seems a little busy to me riley

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