49 Cartier Special Baignoire, Oval-Shape Wristwatch, in Yellow Gold and Diamonds, With Silver Roman Numbers Dial

Estimate: € 7.000 –⁠ 14.000

Model: Baignoire Case Material: Yellow Gold and Diamonds Bracelet Material: Leather Strap Year: 1980s Movement: Manual Case N°: 780942945 Dimensions: 23 × 31 mm Signed: Dial, Case and Movement Accessories: Box The origin of the model Baignoire has antic roots since it is taught that before its introduction in the market in 1957, it has been inspired by a similar model given as a gift by Mr. Louis Cartier in person to Russian Grand Duchess Pavlovna. That model was the starting point for a wristwatch that in all its simplicity and extreme elegance soon became a milestone for Cartier. The present lot is a very remarkable specimen of Baignoire: the yellow-gold oval shape case with thick edges is well preserved and is embellished by a ring of diamonds that is very uncommon to find on watches like this, the dial is beautiful too, clean and minimal in its classic style, with black Roman numerals and the Cartier firm at 12 o’clock.