Rare Cartier Tortue World Time W1580049 | Limited Edition 230 Pieces
Basic Information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cartier |
| Collection | Tortue |
| Model | Tortue |
| Reference Number | W1580049 |
| Dealer Product Code | ZZ 6daea171473fb680 |
| Year of Production | Unknown |
| Condition | Used (Very Good) |
| Availability | Item Needs to Be Procured |
| Scope of Delivery | Original Box, Original Papers |
| Gender | Men’s Watch / Unisex |
Movement
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic |
| Caliber | Cartier Calibre 9914 MC |
Case
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Case Material | 18K Rose Gold |
| Case Dimensions | 42 mm × 51 mm |
| Crystal | Sapphire Crystal* |
| Caseback | Transparent Exhibition Caseback |
Dial
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dial Color | Silver-Grey Guilloché |
| Center Motif | Blue Enamel Earth |
| Hour Markers | Black Roman Numerals |
| Hands | Blued Steel |
| Additional Displays | 24-Hour Ring, World Time City Display |
Bracelet
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Strap Material | Leather |
| Strap Color | Brown* |
| Clasp | Fold Clasp |
| Clasp Material | 18K Rose Gold |
Functions
- Hours
- Minutes
- World Time
- Second Time Zone
- 24-Hour Display
- Summer/Winter Time Adjustment
- City Display
Cartier Tortue World Time W1580049
The Cartier Tortue World Time W1580049 is one of the most exclusive interpretations of Cartier’s legendary Tortue collection, combining the Maison’s iconic tortoise-shaped case with an advanced multi-time-zone complication. Crafted from 18K rose gold and limited to only 230 pieces worldwide, this exceptional timepiece is highly sought after by collectors who appreciate rare Cartier complications and elegant design.
Powering the Cartier Tortue World Time W1580049 is the Cartier Calibre 9914 MC, an in-house automatic movement developed specifically for the watch’s sophisticated world time functionality. Visible through the transparent exhibition caseback, the movement allows the wearer to display a second time zone while seamlessly switching between standard time and daylight saving time using the integrated city display system.
The beautifully proportioned 42 × 51 mm 18K rose gold Tortue case houses an extraordinary silver-grey guilloché dial featuring a striking hand-fired blue enamel Earth motif at its center. A surrounding 24-hour scale, city indication window, and Cartier’s signature black Roman numeral hour markers create a distinctive display that is both highly functional and unmistakably Cartier. Elegant blued steel hands complete the refined aesthetic.
The Cartier Tortue World Time W1580049 is fitted with a premium leather strap secured by an 18K rose gold folding clasp, complementing the warmth of the precious metal case. Offered in used (very good) condition, this example is accompanied by its original Cartier box and original papers, making it an especially desirable complete-set collector’s piece.
As one of only 230 examples produced worldwide, the Cartier Tortue World Time W1580049 represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a rare high-complication Cartier watch that combines exceptional craftsmanship, mechanical innovation, and enduring collectability.
