Manufacturer: Cartier and Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 1971 Movement No: 117'771 Case No: Case number 61'537 and Cartier 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 Cartier crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Cartier buckle stamped Cartier Dimensions: 30 mm. width and 56 mm. length Signed:Case and dial signed, movement signed Audemars Piguet Accessories: With Cartier Certificate of Authenticity dated 23 December 1999 and fitted presentation box.
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.