Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir

About this reference

The Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir reference 2396 in 18k white gold was produced between 1998 and approximately 2008 as part of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP). Collectors prioritize this reference for its manual-wind caliber 045MC, a column-wheel monopusher chronograph movement designed by THA Èbauche, a collaborative venture involving Vianney Halter, Denis Flageollet, and François-Paul Journe. The 34mm by 43mm tonneau case features a sapphire caseback and a silvered guilloché dial with a central rose motif and blued steel hands. Secondary market prices typically range from $45,000 to $65,000 depending on condition and the presence of original accessories. While the white gold model was not a numbered limited edition, its production volume was significantly lower than standard Cartier lines. A notable variant includes the larger XL reference 2714, though the 2396 remains favored for its historically accurate proportions.