In order to better understand why they came to be, how they were first received and what lies behind them, we thought we’d take a closer look at the story of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris.īefore the Collection Privée Cartier Paris Whilst vintage Cartier watches from the early 20 th century have long been sought-after by a small, dedicated group of collectors, the pieces from the Collection Privée era have received a renewed focus as of late. Cartier had taken notice and integrated manually-wound calibres across its Collection Privée range, working closely with specialised manufacturers such as Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and even Renaud & Papi. From 1998 to 2008, they revisited their archives, bringing-back historic designs that had lain dormant for years, from the Cintrée, to the Tank Chinoise. Following a long period of disregard in the wake of the Quartz Crisis, consumers were beginning to appreciate mechanical timepieces once more. After years of building a reputation for quartz-powered, ladies’ watches, Cartier went back to their core principles, with a renewed focus on design and mechanics. Then came Collection Privée Cartier Paris, or CPCP for short. The Tortue Monopoussoir with blued accents on the dial, one of the more contemporary designs from the CPCP period.

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