{"product_id":"cartier-cpcp-tortue-day-night-xl-w1553651","title":"Cartier CPCP Tortue Day \u0026 Night XL W1553651","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1876px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2518%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.8222%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0376%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.6511%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2518%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eLike New (9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.8222%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eUndated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0376%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.6511%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tortue is one of Cartier’s earliest shaped watches, introduced in 1912 and defined by its distinctive tonneau form—somewhere between round and rectangular, but entirely its own. Within the CPCP (Collection Privée Cartier Paris) era, Cartier revisited these historic designs with a renewed focus on mechanical watchmaking, pairing classical aesthetics with high-quality, often manufacture movements. The Tortue Day \u0026amp; Night XL sits firmly within this period, combining heritage design with a complication that feels both poetic and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe W1553651 stands out for how it integrates a second time zone into a classical Cartier framework. The day and night indicator at 6 o’clock, with its rotating sun and moon disc, serves both as a visual focal point and a functional display of a second time zone through the inner 12-hour scale. The silver guilloché dial, black Roman numerals, and blued steel hands remain faithful to Cartier’s design codes, ensuring the complication never overwhelms the watch’s elegance. Inside, the manually wound calibre 9904 MC offers a substantial 72-hour power reserve and reflects the CPCP philosophy of pairing historic design with serious mechanical content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 38mm by 48mm, the Tortue XL wears with presence, but its curved case ensures it sits naturally along the wrist. The white gold case gives it a quiet weight and a more discreet tone compared to yellow or rose gold, allowing the dial details to stand out. On a black leather strap with deployant clasp, it feels balanced and refined. The elongated case shape and the animated day\/night display give the watch a sense of movement, even when at rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example features a 38mm × 48mm 18K white gold Tortue case with silver guilloché dial, black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and day \u0026amp; night indicator with rotating sun and moon disc at 6 o’clock for second time zone functionality. It is fitted to a black leather strap secured by an 18K white gold deployant clasp and powered by the manually wound Cartier calibre 9904 MC with approximately 72 hours of power reserve. As always, details regarding condition, service history, and set completeness should be communicated clearly based only on confirmed information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CPCP Tortue Day \u0026amp; Night belongs in a collection that values Cartier at its most thoughtful and mechanically engaged. It offers more than design alone, combining historical form with a complication that adds both function and visual interest. For collectors drawn to shaped watches and to the CPCP era in particular, it represents one of the more distinctive and complete references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tortue Day \u0026amp; Night XL is compelling because it captures Cartier at a moment when heritage and horology were brought into careful balance. With its sculptural case, elegant dial, and poetic complication, it remains a refined and quietly expressive piece within the CPCP lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm x 48mm\u003cbr data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold\u003cbr data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"242\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"251\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Guilloché Dial with Black Roman Numeral Hour Markers, Blued Steel Hands, Day \u0026amp; Night Indicator with Rotating Sun and Moon Disc at 6 (Second Time Zone), Inner 12-Hour Scale\u003cbr data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Leather Strap with 18K White Gold Deployant Clasp\u003cbr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"528\"\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 72 Hours\u003cbr data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-Winding (Calibre 9904 MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52833797898540,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/W1553651-1.jpg?v=1775617808","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/cartier-cpcp-tortue-day-night-xl-w1553651","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}