Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir ref. 2356 unpolished

Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir reference 2356 in 18k yellow gold, measuring 33 x 43mm and powered by the manual winding single pusher chronograph caliber MC 045, developed by Techniques Horlogères Appliquées, the movement manufacture co-founded by Denis Flageollet, Vianney Halter and François-Paul Journe. The CPCP represents the absolute pinnacle of Cartier’s watchmaking ambition, and the provenance of the movement adds an extraordinary layer of horological significance, connecting this piece directly to three of the most celebrated independent watchmakers of the modern era. The white dial signed “Cartier Paris” with Roman numerals, guilloché centre and blued chronograph hands is beautifully preserved, with the two subsidiary registers and tachymetre scale creating a dial of exceptional depth and visual richness. The sapphire caseback reveals the caliber MC 045 in full. Fitted on a leather strap with a non Cartier buckle. Good overall condition throughout. Brand: Cartier Model: Tortue Monopoussoir Collection: Collection Privée Cartier Paris Reference: 2356 Year: 1998 Movement: Manual winding, single pusher chronograph, Cal. MC 045 by Techniques Horlogères Appliquées Movement makers: Denis Flageollet, Vianney Halter, François-Paul Journe Case material: 18k yellow gold Case size: 33 x 43mm Strap: Leather strap, not Cartier Clasp: Non Cartier buckle Dial: White, signed Cartier Paris, Roman numerals, guilloché centre, blued hands Caseback: Open sapphire caseback Condition: Good condition Special features: CPCP Collection Privée Cartier Paris, caliber MC 045 by Techniques Horlogères Appliquées, movement co-developed by François-Paul Journe, Vianney Halter and Denis Flageollet, single pusher chronograph, sapphire caseback