Cartier CPCP Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph 2762 - White Guilloché Dial - 18k White Gold

CPCP: four letters that carry deep significance for collectors and connoisseurs of the French Maison. An acronym for *Collection Privée Cartier Paris*, CPCP was introduced in 1998 as a sub-line representing the highest echelon of the Cartier catalogue. Amid the mechanical watchmaking renaissance of the 1990s, CPCP stood as Cartier's answer: a series of limited-production timepieces crafted to the highest standards of design and mechanical excellence. CPCP models consistently draw inspiration from the Maison's exceptional early creations, dating from before the era of mass production that began in the 1970s, when watches were still handcrafted in Paris (or London) and creativity flourished under the guidance of visionary designers. This Cartier CPCP model exemplifies that legacy. It revives one of the oldest and most enduring designs in Cartier's history: the Tortue. Conceived by Louis Cartier himself — a pioneer of the modern wristwatch and director of the Paris branch — the Tortue has long served as a hallmark of the Maison's refined elegance and unmistakable design language. The Monopoussoir variation resurrects an exceedingly rare early configuration, combining the graceful Tortue case with a highly sophisticated single-button chronograph, making it a rarity within Cartier's century-long production. This exquisite re-edition debuted during the brief CPCP program, approximately 70 years after the original Tortue Monopoussoir of the 1920s. At its heart lies the caliber 045MC, a two-register chronograph movement developed by the renowned specialists Renaud & Papi in collaboration with THA — an independent watchmaking collective that counted among its members the legendary F. P. Journe. Operated via a single pusher integrated into the crown's cabochon, the chronograph maintains the watch's elegant silhouette while offering mechanical sophistication of the highest order. The present example, reference 2762, is crafted in 18k white gold and remains in good overall condition, showcasing a clean guilloché dial, a well-preserved case, and a fractured cabochon crown. Its intricately engraved white dial, adorned with bold black Roman numerals and a chemin-de-fer minute track, captures the quintessential aesthetic of the French Maison. A rare and refined creation from one of Cartier's most celebrated collections, this CPCP Tortue Monopoussoir is now offered to the most discerning bidders.