Cartier Baguette à mouvement Duoplan Bracelet Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1940
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier wristwatch, catalogued as a Baguette à mouvement Duoplan, dates to circa 1940. The piece features a platinum oval case measuring 19.5 x 14 mm with a thickness of 5 mm.
The case is decorated with six baguette diamonds at the upper and lower edges and twenty-two round diamonds along the oval border. It is fitted with an integral 18K white gold tile-link bracelet and a concealed deployant clasp numbered 3789. The dial is white with painted black Arabic numerals and blued steel lozenge hands. The watch is powered by a rhodium-plated Calibre 101 movement, featuring 15 jewels, a lateral lever escapement, and a cut bimetallic compensation balance.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1940
- Type
- Baguette wristwatch
- Maker
- Cartier
- Movement
- Calibre 101
- Jewel count
- 15
- Punch marks
- EJ
- Place recorded
- France
- Case dimensions
- 19.5 x 14 mm
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
- Bracelet clasp number
- 3789
Design
- Visible features
- • Oval case with diamond-set border • Integral tile-link white gold bracelet • Back-winding case construction with two visible screws • Dial marked with Cartier signature and France
- Signatures and Provenance
- The watch exhibits signature markings consistent with Cartier's manufacturing records. Both the dial and the case are signed with the Cartier name and internal serial identifiers. The movement is also signed by Cartier. Technical provenance is evidenced by the punch mark 'EJ' found on both the case and the concealed deployant clasp. This mark identifies the work of Edmond Jaeger, confirming the historical collaboration between Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier for the production of these specific movements and casings.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece features a two-body platinum case designed in an oval shape. The aesthetic is defined by its diamond setting, which includes six baguette-cut diamonds positioned at the top and bottom of the case, supplemented by twenty-two graduated round diamonds surrounding the bezel. The back of the case is secured with two screws and incorporates a back-winding mechanism to maintain the profile of the piece. The dial is finished in white with black painted Arabic numerals and blued steel lozenge-shaped hands. The overall dimensions are 19.5 by 14 mm with a thickness of 5 mm. The total length of the watch and integral 18K white gold tile-link bracelet is approximately 150 mm.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is driven by a Calibre 101 baguette-style movement. This caliber is rhodium-plated and decorated with fausses cotes. It utilizes 15 jewels and features a lateral lever escapement along with a cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to two positions. The oscillation is managed by a blued steel Breguet balance spring and an index regulator. This movement type was originally conceptualized by Henri Rodanet to provide an efficient wheel train for ultra-small watches.
Identification
- Reference
- 920287/49104
- Serial number
- 920287/49104
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Overhaul status is noted as required by the auction house
- Research required: Specific metallurgical composition of the platinum and gold components is reliant on the auction report