Important Watches

Cartier, London

Baignoire | A yellow gold oval lady’s bracelet watch, Circa 1966-67

Auction Closed

April 24, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

140,000 - 200,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, London

Baignoire

A yellow gold oval lady’s bracelet watch, Circa 1966-67

Dial: cream dial, signed Cartier, stretched black radial Roman numerals, blued steel epée hands

Calibre: 5¾’’’ tonneau-form movement, calibre 840, signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, 17 jewels, annular balance, flat hairspring

Movement number: 1'808'865

Case: 18k yellow gold, oval case with rounded sides, soft chamfered inner bezel, beaded cabochon sapphire-set crown, case secured by 4 screws to case sides

Case number: interior of case top and case back with hand stamped number • 10257 •, outside case back with hand stamped numbers • 10257 •, 7'736, inside case back with [JC] Jacques Cartier punch mark, London hallmarks and date letter ‘l' for 1966-67

Closure: 18k yellow gold detachable flexible woven gold wirework bracelet with London hallmarks and date letter ‘k’ for 1965-66, clasp with maker’s mark RMK

Size: 24.5 mm length x 19 mm width, bracelet circumference approximately 135 mm

Accessories: Cartier presentation box and travelling pouch

At Cartier Paris, this design was referred to as the ‘Baignoire’ (bathtub) due to the shape of its case which resembles a roll top bath - in England it was called the ‘Oval’. Launched in 1956, the Baignoire is an iconic Cartier wristwatch design. Famous owners of the Baignoire have included the actor James Garner, the Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein, and the singer Dame Shirley Bassey.

In this London example of the model, the curvaceous form of the case is enhanced by the steep, yet soft inward chamfer of the bezel as it reaches towards the dial. Over the years the model has been predominantly produced with a leather strap, but it has also been available as a bracelet watch in a variety of different styles. This example has a flexible bangle-form bracelet composed of closely woven gold wirework.

Antiquorum Geneva, The Magical Art of Cartier, lot 545. Similar example dated 1969.

François Chaille, Franco Cologni, The Cartier Collection: Timepieces, Paris: Flammarion, 2006. See p. 457 for a similar example dated 1969.

Jack Forster, Cartier Time Art: Mechanics of Passion, Milan: Skira Editore, 2011. See p. 83 for a similar example.

卡地亞倫敦

Baignoire

黃金橢圓形女士鏈帶腕錶，約1966-67年製

附帶盒子及旅行袋子

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."