Tortue Monopoussoir

Apr 28, 2024,05:55 AM
 

seems to have made a powerful comeback. I wish the new one had the original dimensions. Alas, I am sticking to my ‘98 version.







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Yummy!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : April 28th, 2024-11:09

A clear yes. ;)

 
 By: amanico : April 28th, 2024-13:41

Indeed.

 
 By: Jtl : April 29th, 2024-20:56

The white gold is lovely!

 
 By: northerner : April 29th, 2024-17:12
There is a Gerald Genta chronograph that pre-dates the Cartier. It has identical index and dial layout. So who knows, maybe the great master had something to do with this dial as well...

So good!

 
 By: andrea~ : April 28th, 2024-07:12

 
 By: northerner : April 29th, 2024-17:13
Thanks! I love the yellow gold on green, especially when the sun is out.

Both are great

 
 By: smironov : April 28th, 2024-10:25
The movement on the new one is very impressive while dial/case esthetics remained almost unchanged. New movement is not just " now your power reserve is 2x longer" plus a little here and there... It is a brand new very cool movement produced by someone no... 

 
 By: northerner : April 29th, 2024-17:15
I hope I won't sound like a snob but I wasn't impressed by the new movement. Yes, it's exclusive to this piece (so far), and yes, it's a shaped movement. But it's made by CNC and the finish is not on par with the price tag. And definitely not comparable t... 

I would also not upgrade if I had the original one

 
 By: smironov : April 30th, 2024-07:06
But the new one is good too.

Is the new one larger?

 
 By: NautNut : April 28th, 2024-15:46

Almost same size

 
 By: smironov : April 28th, 2024-19:57
www.hodinkee.com

Thank you!

 
 By: NautNut : April 28th, 2024-23:21

Speaking of straps

 
 By: MrkK : April 29th, 2024-17:34
I bought my monopusher at the time when the watch straps were not something ADs charged for. So my Cartier dealer just added bunch of straps to the watch in case I want to change the look. I still have them all. ...