197Σ
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
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.