Cartier
Reference 1950 Baignoire | A yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, Circa 1995
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June 17, 05:35 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 14,000 USD
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Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 057 quartz, 4 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold and diamond-set, case back secured by four screws
Case number: C4'919
Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet with 18k pink gold double folding clasp
Size: 31 x 22 mm, bracelet circumference is approximately 145 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
The predecessor of Cartier Baignoire was originally created in 1912 by Louis Cartier and quickly became a hallmark of Cartier's timeless design aesthetic with the introduction of the Ovale Cintré in 1958. The name Baignoire, meaning 'bathtub' in French, was first coined in 1973 after its unique oval shape. Its refined curves and clean lines that have remained daringly modern for over a hundred years made the Baignoire a design that the Maison has returned to over and over again.
The current example, from c. 1995, is a testament to exquisite design. The classic aesthetic remains modern and wearable without compromising the brand's heritage.