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Vintage 1970s Cartier Lady Must Tank Vermeil Tortoise Dial Manual 21mm
Vintage 1970s Cartier Lady Must Tank Vermeil Tortoise Dial Manual 21mm

Vintage 1970s Cartier Lady Must Tank Vermeil Tortoise Dial Manual 21mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An Iconic Design With A Warmer Tone Cartier built the Must de Cartier line in the 1970s to put its own vocabulary on more wrists without diluting it, and the Tank was the shape that...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Vintage 1970s Cartier Must Tank Vermeil Brown Tortoise Dial Manual 23mm
Vintage 1970s Cartier Must Tank Vermeil Brown Tortoise Dial Manual 23mm

Vintage 1970s Cartier Must Tank Vermeil Brown Tortoise Dial Manual 23mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The Accessible Icon The Must de Cartier line was created to bring the brand's iconic designs to a wider audience, and the Tank was its centerpiece.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1970s Cartier Must Tank Vermeil Brown Tortoise Dial Manual 23mm
Vintage 1970s Cartier Must Tank Vermeil Brown Tortoise Dial Manual 23mm

Vintage 1970s Cartier Must Tank Vermeil Brown Tortoise Dial Manual 23mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The defining feature is the brown tortoise dial, which shows a consistent and even spidering across its lacquered surface.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier NIOBE Dark Tortoise 8k Plated Accents 1990 Sunglasses 53mm France
Cartier NIOBE Dark Tortoise 8k Plated Accents 1990 Sunglasses 53mm France

Cartier NIOBE Dark Tortoise 8k Plated Accents 1990 Sunglasses 53mm France

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Mint Cartier NIOBE in burgundy with honey brown (uv protection) lenses. Frame is burgundy and has the famous real white gold accents. All hallmarks. These are like a pair of jewels...

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1990s French Sunglasses

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco / Reference 0728 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold  Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba
Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold  Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba

Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The original concept for the Tortue was based on giant stone Tortoises that Louis Cartier from the house of Cartier saw holding up columns in a 3000-year-old Greek Temple.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The watch shape called a Tortue, or Tortoise was an original design by Louis Cartier. He based it on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch was first launched by Louis Cartier when he s...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Tortue (meaning Tortoise), an original design by Louis Cartier, was based on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old.

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

This watch is inspired by Louis Cartier based on some giant tortoises he saw holding up some columns in an ancient temple in Greece.

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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The style is called a Tortue, which means Tortoise in French and it was an original design by Louis Cartier.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Tortue (meaning Tortoise), an original design by Louis Cartier, was based on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses
Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses

Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Amman, JO

Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses. In excellent condition Hardware: Acetate Lens: Brown Size: 31/50/145

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Cartier Tortoise Shell Accented with Silver Hardware Sunglasses
Cartier Tortoise Shell Accented with Silver Hardware Sunglasses

Cartier Tortoise Shell Accented with Silver Hardware Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier's wonderfully elegant and timeless tortoise shell sunglasses are accented with silver hardware throughout.

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1990s French Sunglasses

Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Indulge in timeless elegance with these Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses.

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1990s French Sunglasses

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin

By Cartier

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin -

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold

Must de Cartier Tank Gents 70s Manual Wind "Tortoise/Wood" Vermeil
Must de Cartier Tank Gents 70s Manual Wind "Tortoise/Wood" Vermeil

Must de Cartier Tank Gents 70s Manual Wind "Tortoise/Wood" Vermeil

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Must de Cartier Tank Gents Watch – 1970s Manual Wind Model: "Tortoise/Wood" Dial – Vermeil Case A rare and elegant 1970s Must de Cartier Tank watch for gentlemen, featuring: manual ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Vintage Cartier Pentagon Lighter Brown Lacquered in Box 1980s
Vintage Cartier Pentagon Lighter Brown Lacquered in Box 1980s

Vintage Cartier Pentagon Lighter Brown Lacquered in Box 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Every piece is checked and serviced in our own workshop before sale — the seals are renewed and the lighter is tested and sold in proper working order, backed by our warranty. Brand...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Tortue W1556362, Silver Dial, Roman Numerals
Cartier Tortue W1556362, Silver Dial, Roman Numerals

Cartier Tortue W1556362, Silver Dial, Roman Numerals

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

Pioneering designer Louis Cartier imagined a tortoise-inspired watch, the Tortue, in 1912.

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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Cartier Matte Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens France Sunglasses
Vintage Cartier Matte Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens France Sunglasses

Vintage Cartier Matte Gold Plated Rimless Gradient Lens France Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Frame with the front and sides in gold. All hallmarks. Cartier signs on the tortoise ear paddles. Please notice this item its nearly 30 years old and have minor sign of wear due ...

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1990s French Sunglasses

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Tortue Art Deco Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1950's
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Tortue Art Deco Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1950's

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Tortue Art Deco Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1950's

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The shape, called a Tortue was first designed by Louis Cartier when he saw giant Tortoises holding up columns in an ancient Greek Temple.

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. by Agassiz Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920's Dial by Stern
Tiffany & Co. by Agassiz Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920's Dial by Stern

Tiffany & Co. by Agassiz Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920's Dial by Stern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

THE TORTUE The original concept for the Tortue was based on giant stone Tortoises that Louis Cartier from the house of Cartier saw holding up columns in a 3000-year-old Greek Temple.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Vintage Tan Tortoise Eyeglasses Frame Mod. Lumen 54/18 NOS
Cartier Vintage Tan Tortoise Eyeglasses Frame Mod. Lumen 54/18 NOS

Cartier Vintage Tan Tortoise Eyeglasses Frame Mod. Lumen 54/18 NOS

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

- Precious Cartier glasses of the 90s, rimmed eyeglass - Light tortoise and gold metal frame - Model: LUMEN - Ref numbers: 1760086 - Expressive design & discreet frame coloring -...

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1990s French Sunglasses

CARTIER Paris Brown Polarized MILES Sunglasses T8200814 54-18 135 NOS
CARTIER Paris Brown Polarized MILES Sunglasses T8200814 54-18 135 NOS

CARTIER Paris Brown Polarized MILES Sunglasses T8200814 54-18 135 NOS

By Cartier

Located in Rome, Rome

Classic and Elegant Rectangular Sunglasses by Cartier Brown, tortoise look frame Hand Made in France White Gold Finish Measurements: - TEMPLE MAX.

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Early 2000s French Sunglasses

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

Cartier was inspired by giant tortoises he found at the base of giant columns in ancient Greek temples.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is called a Tortue or a tortoise, because of the obvious shape. The Tortue, was an original design by Louis Cartier.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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How Much is a Cartier Tortoise?

The price for a cartier tortoise starts at $607 and tops out at $895, and on average, selling for $749.