Cartier Tortue Lady Diamond-Set Watch

Description

Cartier Tortue Lady Diamond-Set Watch — an elegant women’s timepiece from Cartier’s historic Tortue collection, originally introduced in 1912.

Details:

• Brand: Cartier

• Model Line: Tortue (French for “turtle,” named after its distinctive case shape)

• Case Material: Likely 18k Rose Gold

• Bezel: Set with brilliant-cut diamonds along both case sides

• Dial:

  • White/silvered dial with black Roman numerals

  • Blue steel hands (Cartier’s signature “sword” hands)

• Strap: Blue alligator leather strap with Cartier pin buckle or deployant clasp

• Crown: Beaded crown with cabochon sapphire (classic Cartier detail)

• Movement: Quartz or mechanical (depending on reference; smaller lady Tortue models are often quartz, but high jewelry versions may feature manual winding)

• Functions: Hours and minutes

• Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment

• Water Resistance: Approx. 30 meters

Style Notes:

• The elongated, curved case of the Tortue gives it a very feminine elegance compared to Cartier’s more angular Tank or square Santos.

• The diamond-set bezel elevates it into a jewelry-watch category, ideal for evening or dress wear.

• Its slim profile and Roman numeral dial make it both timeless and distinctively Cartier.