UK AAA Cheap Replica Cartier Paris Eight Days Tank Allongée (Lot 57, Sotheby’s)

While I have a notorious soft spot for Cartiers, especially in white metals and elongated shapes, this was the first time I saw this specific model. Possibly, between 11 and 13 examples in all metals were produced, and this is the only known example in white gold from the original 1930s production. That time was a prolific era for Cartier, with multiple models appearing for the first time, but this very model holds a special place in the brand’s history as it was the first complicated perfect 1:1 replica Cartier Tank watches.

The luxury shop copy watches were exceptionally large for the time, but it was necessary to accommodate the two barrels of the LeCoultre cal. 124 supplied by the European Watch & Clock Co. Despite being close to 100 years old, the case maintains its shape and still shows different finishes and visible hallmarks. Unfortunately, the dial shows the signs of the presence of Father Time, but given the origin and the historical significance, it is definitely something that could be overlooked.

UK Online Buy Replica Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir CPCP ref. 2356 (Lot 216, Antiquorum)

My pick from this year’s Geneva auctions has to be Lot 216 from Antiquorum, the cheap super clone Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir CPCP ref. 2356 watches in yellow gold. It may not be the rarest or most highly sought-after watch in these auctions, but that’s something I love about it. Whenever I see a Tortue Monopoussoir, it just takes my breath away like not many other watches do. I adore how the curves of the case shape differ from your usual, right-angled high quality fake Cartier watches, and there’s something so charming about the simplicity of a tiny chronograph movement reduced down to operate with just one pusher.