The CPCP models are truly collectible, with production of many pieces being limited to 100, and those not explicitly numbered were produced in no more than 500 pieces. Apart from the Tank Cintrée, models are signed Cartier Paris in recognition of the heritage pieces. The designs are perfect blends of vintage Cartier and contemporary watchmaking.

The Cartier Monopoussoir exudes timeless Cartier style, embodying an elegance through its curved, tortoise-inspired case. The CPCP edition was introduced in 1999 in three different metals including white gold, yellow gold, and pink gold. This white gold version is fitted with a guilloché dial signed Cartier Paris, with blued steel hands and black roman numerals. Its white caseback is engraved with No. 004.

As the jeweler had focused on appealing to the mass market during the quartz period, Cartier turned to external suppliers specializing in mechanical movements. With the double swivel pin that activates the central wheel of the Calibre 045MC, the thud of the second hand found in most other chronographs is removed, which allows for a smooth operation of the movement. The chronograph uses the single crown on its rounded side to start, stop, and reset the watch.

This Cartier Monopoussoir Tortue is stunning in both visual and technical aspects and is a beautiful contemporary version of a Cartier heritage piece. It comes with its original and rare CPCP presentation box, red booklet and certificate signed Cartier London. With a mix of the old and the new, it is a breathtaking piece that tells a story of its own.