197Σ︎
Cartier and Audemars Piguet
Baignoire
A fine and rare yellow gold oval wristwatch with certificate and fitted presentation box, 'Large Oval'
Estimate
HK$200,000 - 300,000
Sold For
HK$250,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Cartier and Audemars Piguet
Year
Circa 1971
Movement No
117'771
Case No
Case number 61'537 and <em>Cartier </em>hand stamped reference number 1'273 and 21'161
Model Name
Baignoire
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Mechanical, K2050/B, 20 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Brown <em>Cartier</em> crocodile leather strap
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold <em>Cartier </em>buckle stamped<em> Cartier </em>
Dimensions
30 mm. width and 56 mm. length
Signed
<em>Case and dial signed, movement signed Audemars Piguet </em>
Accessories
With <em>Cartier</em> Certificate of Authenticity dated 23 December 1999 and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present watch is an outstanding example from the 'Large Oval' series, launched by Cartier New York during the early 1970s. While similar in appearance to the 'Maxi Oval' series by Cartier London, the present watch is distinguished by its larger case and numerals. Furthermore, there is no London signature on the watch dial. The blued steel hands, slightly convex case and black roman numerals made for popular watch during the 1970s.
The present watch is powered by an Audemars Piguet movement. Known for their technical superiority, Audemars Piguet only supplied movements to their most prestigious clients. Accompanied with a Cartier Certificate of Authenticity, the present watch is preserved in excellent overall condition.
The present watch is powered by an Audemars Piguet movement. Known for their technical superiority, Audemars Piguet only supplied movements to their most prestigious clients. Accompanied with a Cartier Certificate of Authenticity, the present watch is preserved in excellent overall condition.