Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 10, 2020

LOT 191

Cartier - “Baignoire Allongée, 1991”; limited edition of 400 pieces; 18K yellow gold

HKD 70,000 - 90,000

USD 9,000 - 11,600 / EUR 8,400 - 10,800 / CHF 9,000 - 11,600

Sold: HKD 187,500

18K yellow gold, manual-winding, curvex, vertical oval “Baignoire”-shaped, oversized lady’s wristwatch, with case-back screwed by four screws on the case-band, “Vendôme”-type hooded lugs, guilloché (engine-turned) silver colour dial with elongated radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 7, cabochon sapphire-set crown.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2 *
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Cartier, Paris

Model “Baignoire Allongée, 1991”

Year Circa 1991

Case No. A 108 124

Material 18K yellow gold

Bracelet black crocodile leather Cartier strap

Buckle 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp

Caliber 8’’’ ¼

Height 53 mm.

Width 24 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box

Notes

Cartier, “Baignoire Allongée”
The “Baignoire Allongée” is among the largest and rarest watches produced by Cartier London during the late-1960’s.
In 1991, a limited edition of 400 examples was released; the modern version is marked “Paris” on the dial and case-back.