3037. Cartier. A fine lady's 18K gold manual wind diamond set bracelet watch Model: Tortue Date: Circa 1970 Movement: 17-jewel Cal.21 Frederic Piguet, adjusted to 6 positions, No.17120 Dial: Silvered, black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minute track with 5 minute markers, blued steel sword hands Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, back secured by 4 screws in the band, diamond set crown, bezel and lugs, No.200332 Strap/Bracelet: 18K gold brick link Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 22mm Weight: 52,45g The original Cartier Tortue first appeared in the brands' repertoire over a century ago after Louis Cartier first designed the piece in 1912. French for turtle, the Tortue has a gently curved case and traditionally was a time-only piece. Despite being a centenarian it is still a very wearable and contemporary-looking piece. A beautifully preserved example of an early wristwatch and as elegant today as when it was first created.