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Slow but steady wins the race! The Tortue might not be as famous as the Tank or the Santos, yet it’s one of the most enduring and iconic Cartier designs. At its inception in 1912, the Tortue was only the third wrist watch design made by Cartier, with the Santos-Dumont and Tonneau preceding it. Much like its older siblings, the Tortue stood out from the predominantly round watches of the time due to its tortoise-shell inspired design. Despite its long history, the Tortue has only been released in small numbers over the years and is quite a rare sight. This Tortue from the late 1990s and early 2000s is a lovely lady-sized execution, measuring 21 x 27 mm. The tonneau-shaped case with curved sides is executed in 18k yellow gold and features an exquisite curved link 18k yellow gold bracelet with a concealed butterfly clasp and diamond set endlinks. The diamond detailing continues on the lovely onion shaped crown, which is tipped with a diamond as well. The ivory dial is executed in classic Cartier fashion, with painted black Roman numerals and elegant blued sword hands. This Tortue runs on a handy quartz movement and comes as a full set with the original box and papers.