For its 10th year, Cartier Privé revisits not only one of its classic to make a limited version – but six! Let’s start with Cartier Privé Les Opus 10. Normally Cartier Privé means one remake aimed at serious Cartier collectors. But in 2026, three of the brand’s strongest designs have been revisited: The Tank Normale, the Tortue Chronographe Monopoussoir and the Crash Squelette – all with burgundy details on the dial or the strap – and with a color coordinated rounded ruby cabochon on the crown.
The reworking of all three models also meant opting for platinum, which is – despite being more affordable than gold – considered to be even more precious. Maybe because it also takes extra skills to rework platinum, as you have to do it at a slower pace if you want to keep it shiny. This description of the work process may be a bit simplified, but in a nutshell: platinum takes longer, and if you don’t know what you are doing, you end up with a dull and boring surface that looks more like a lead sinker than a precious timepiece.
The Tank Normale, reated by Louis Cartier back in 1917, and this particular version echoes a model from 1934. All details on the opaline dial are in burgundy; the square railroad minute track, the Roman numerals, and the logotype. The surrounding metal has a contemporary variety of polished and brushed finishes on both the case and the seven-row platinum bracelet. This version will be in a limited production, but it is not a limited edition per se.
The Chronographe Tortue Monopoussoir has been part of the Cartier catalogue since 1998, but the design itself first saw the light of day as the third watch created by the Parisian jeweler. The turtle-reminiscent shape adds airy negative space, granting an extremely legible chronograph powered by the inhouse movement 1928 MC. Also on this model, the traintrack minute scale, the Roman numerals and the logo are in burgundy, as are the details connected with the bi-compax chronograph subdails at three and nine o’clock. Again, the production will be limited, but it is no limited edition.
The Cartier Crash Squelette is however limited to 150 pieces. Here, the iconic model that was created in London in 1967 – surely this watch has something swinging London about it? – is powered by the hand-wound 1928 MC movement which is shaped according to the case. When it first appeared, Cartier Crash’s assymetry was as revolutionary as the protests of the era, and now it comes in a skeletonised version utislising the brand’s famous and patented skeletonized aesthetics where numerals are created by skeletonised bridges.
As of 2026, Cartier Privé - Les Opus is not enough when it comes to revisiting the icons. The Maison also introduces Cartier Privé - La Collection, in which iconic shapes are being revered in classical yellow gold versions with opaline dials plays the main role in materials. This first batch of Cartier Privé - La Collection features the models Tank Normale, Cloche de Cartier, and Tank Cintrée.
