Cartier - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Cartier
    Year: Circa 2023
    Reference No: WGBA0020, 4513
    Case No: 107052DY
    Model Name: Baignoire Mini Bangle
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Quartz
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K pink gold Cartier bracelet, max length 160mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Cartier concealed clasp
    Dimensions: 24mm length x 18.7mm width
    Signed: Case, dial and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Cartier warranty dated 13th June 2023, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    A sensation upon its launch commanding a long waiting list with its release in 2023, the Cartier Baignoire mini bangle took the world by storm with its dazzling selection of yellow gold, white gold with pave diamonds, and pink gold (like the present example). The French Maison’s iconic oval shaped timepiece with a heritage since 1912 and further evolved to the familiar bathtub shape in 1958, the name “Baignoire” was officially bestowed upon the collection in 1973.

    Brilliantly blurring the boundaries between jewellery and horology, part wristwatch, part bangle, the Baignoire mini emphasize on its purity of lines and curves with elegance and was available in two sizes: 15 and 16 (present example).

    Boasting iconic Cartier DNA under its domed crystal, the Roman numerals are printed with a warm brown colour that seamlessly matches the warmth of the pink gold case. Perfect for the free spirited individual, this stylish Baignoire would look equally charismatic when stacked with jewellery and bracelets on the wrist. Time to rock this talk of the town and skip the waiting list.

  • Artist Biography

    Cartier

    French

    With the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.

    Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open. 

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Property from the Mark Cho Collection

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Ref. WGBA0020, 4513
A rare, well-preserved, mini and elegant lady’s quartz pink gold bangle wristwatch with warranty and presentation box

Circa 2023
24mm length x 18.7mm width
Case, dial and bracelet signed

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 100,000 
€6,000-12,000
$6,400-12,800

Sold for HK$114,300

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024