The first Cartier Tonneau wristwatch was initially introduced in 1906. As part of its pre-SIHH 2019 reveal, the Parisian Maison added the Tonneau XL Skeleton Dual Time to their Prive Collection, taking its cue from the dual time model from the late 90s. In favour of using individual movements for each time zone like its predecessor, the present skeletonised watch is powered by a single Swiss-made, hand-wound cal. 9919 MC. Not only is this movement skeletonized to the point where it is barely there, but it is also perfectly shaped to match the contours of the Tonneau case. Combining old-school and contemporary ideas, this watch is the embodiment of form and function that pushes the boundaries Cartier’s mechanical prowess and distinctive stylistic touches.

Numbered 88 of a 100-piece limited edition, the present Tonneau XL Skeleton Dual Time is the ideal traveller’s watch, crafted in platinum with divine proportions and is technically sound. Accompanied by its certificates, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a Cartier wristwatch from the Prive collection, representing beautiful timepieces that push themselves technically and break out of their usual aesthetic.