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Cartier
Baignoire "Large" | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1960
Auction Closed
October 21, 07:40 AM GMT
Estimate
160,000 - 350,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
Cartier
Baignoire "Large"
A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1960
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. K840 mechanical, 18 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 29’921, 911 and 58’911
Closure: brown Cartier alligator strap and 18k yellow gold folding clasp
Size: 36 mm length x 26 mm width
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: none
In the mid century, several of Cartier’s branches began accessing and reintroducing their old designs. This included the famed London workshop under the guidance of visionary artist Jean-Jacques Cartier, resulting in the Oval and Maxi Oval. At the same time, Cartier Paris also produced their own offering of the Baignoire. The two designs shared many traditionally Cartier design elements such as the Roman numerals and dial layout, but there are minute differences in the case shapes and signature that differentiate the two. Made in very limited quantities, as were all of Cartier’s mid-century creations, their revival during this period highlighted the potential of the shape, and laid the groundwork for its eventual mass reintroduction.
The present Baignoire, still retaining its original strap and folding clasp, measures in at a large 36 mm in length. Connoisseurs will recognise this as a very large size while still retaining the proportions of the classic Baignoire, indeed situating it between the dimensions of the Oval and Maxi Oval of the same period and giving it excellent wrist presence. The condition is also impeccable and very honest, with 4 very crisp hallmarks visible throughout the various case components, even the strap and clasp are believed to be original to the watch. This gorgeous example of an early Baignoire is unmissable to any connoisseur.
卡地亞 Baignoire "Large"
黃金腕錶，約1960年製