Cartier 1960's Baignoire gold watch
Cartier 1960's Baignoire gold watch
18 kt., mechanical, centering an oval off-white dial with black Arabic numerals, within an oval polished case, with blue spinel crown, dia. ap. 27 x 22 mm., completed by a black strap with gold-tone metal buckle, signed Cartier.
The movement is currently running, but is not guaranteed to be in working order. Signed Cartier Inc. 17 J, unadjusted.
Case diameter 7/8 x 1 1/16 inches. With original plastic cover on reverse of case.
Scratch by 11:00 on dial, several faint scratches on crystal around edge.
Strap worn, with crease near holes and whitish discoloration near case. Buckle tarnished.
Case nos. 867079, 919233.
The 1912 design of the watch that would later be christened the “Baignoire” demonstrated Cartier's prowess in crafting watchmaking forms. An elegant ellipse uniquely forged in a single line, the “Baignoire” watch is the essence of Cartier style: an unmatched marriage of purity and timeless chic.