Cartier
Baignoire Reference 49368, a yellow gold manual wind wristwatch
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Description
While the official release of the Cartier Baignoire occurred in 1957, the first unofficial Baignoire was created in 1912 when Louis Cartier took the traditional round watch shape and stretched it, creating two parallel lines enclosed by curves. The oval-shaped wristwatch was presented to his best individual client at the time, the Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia. The subsequent commercial iteration, aptly named Baignoire after the French word for bathtub, has retained lasting success and exclusivity throughout the 20th century and 21st centuries, with everything from exquisite high joaillerie examples having been produced, to mini quartz-powered pieces, to the Maxi Oval Baignoire measuring over 58 mm in length.
Condition Report
FairThe watch is in overall fair condition with moderate wear throughout commensurate with age. Case is in overall fair condition with moderate surface wear with minor signs of tarnish. Strap has moderate signs of surface wear throughout commensurate with age. Dial is in overall good condition. Caseback has minor signs of scratches and tarnish. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
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Fits a wrist size of 5.75 inches or smaller.
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