Claude Meylan / Tortue
Claude Meylan Tortue
Collection profile · 2024
Tortue is Claude Meylan’s signature tortoise-shaped watch family, pairing a distinctive rounded case profile with skeletonized movement architecture and the brand’s sporty-elegant, Vallée de Joux-driven identity.
Why it matters
Tortue gives Claude Meylan an immediately recognizable case shape, making the collection a visual flagship that translates the maison’s open-worked movement language into a memorable silhouette.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2024 — The official site currently hosts a dedicated Tortue line page, confirming the collection is active in the brand’s living catalog.
- 2024 — The home page highlights ‘ligne tortue’ with the descriptor ‘Sportive & élégante,’ signaling the collection’s positioning.
- 2024 — Claude Meylan’s history page emphasizes sculpted movement work and decorative skeletonization, which aligns with Tortue’s open-worked approach.
FAQ
What is the Tortue collection known for?
Its tortoise-shaped case and skeletonized movement presentation are the defining traits.
Is Tortue one of Claude Meylan’s current lines?
Yes. The official site has a dedicated Tortue line page and home-page collection mention.
More from Claude Meylan
- Répétition — Minute repeater watches showcasing traditional haute horlogerie craftsmanship from the Vallée de Joux.
- Squelette — Squelette is Claude Meylan’s signature skeletonized watch family, built around exposed movements, decorative bridges, and the brand’s Vallée de Joux emphasis on turning technical architecture into visible, sculptural watchmaking.