Cartier London Baignoire Allongée 18k gold curved wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier London Baignoire Allongée wristwatch features London hallmarks for 1970 on its elongated 18k gold case. Measuring 23.5 mm wide by 52 mm in overall length, the curved case encloses a painted white dial characterized by radiating 'exploding' Roman numerals and cursive signatures reading 'Cartier' below 12 o'clock and 'London' above 6 o'clock.
The source reports the movement to be a manual-wind LeCoultre caliber K840 numbered 2'060'393. Fitted with a beaded winding crown set with a blue cabochon, the watch also retains an 18k gold Cartier buckle hallmarked for 1970.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White with exploding Roman numerals
- Type
- Elongated curved wristwatch
- Buckle
- 18k gold Cartier buckle with London hallmarks for 1970
- Movement
- Manual, cal. K840
- Case Number
- 9475
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Case Dimensions
- 23.5 mm wide, 52 mm. overall length
- Movement Number
- 2'060'393
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is finished in white paint and framed by the elongated curved bezel. It features elongated, radiating black Roman numerals—catalogued as exploding Roman numerals—traversed by blued steel central hands. Cursive script signatures appear on the dial surface, showing 'Cartier' beneath the 12 o'clock marker and 'London' above the 6 o'clock position. Visual observation indicates minor aging or discoloration along the lower perimeter of the dial near 6 o'clock.
- Visible features
- • Heavily elongated ovoid yellow gold case framing a white dial. • Beaded winding crown set with a pointed blue cabochon gem. • Blued steel central hands over elongated, radiating black Roman numerals. • Cursive script signatures 'Cartier' under 12 o'clock and 'London' above 6 o'clock. • Minor aging or discoloration visible along the lower dial perimeter near 6 o'clock.
- Reported Movement and Provenance
- The internal movement is not visible in the provided photograph. The auction catalogue documents the movement as a manual-wind LeCoultre caliber K840 numbered 2'060'393. The lot is reported by the auction house to have been consigned by the family of the original owner, having been purchased during a holiday to England. Auction notes specify that the leather strap shown in photography was for display purposes only and was not included in the sale.
- Case Construction and Hallmarking
- The watch features a heavily elongated ovoid curved case in 18k yellow gold, measuring 23.5 mm in width and 52 mm in overall length. The winding mechanism is fitted with a beaded crown set with a pointed blue cabochon gem. According to the auction description, the case is catalogued as number 9475 and bears London hallmarks corresponding to the year 1970. The timepiece is accompanied by a matching 18k gold Cartier buckle, catalogued with London hallmarks for 1970. Although hallmarks and case back stamps are not visible in the primary cataloguing photograph and are not recorded in detail in the provided text, the source notes an oversized gold case with full London hallmarks.
Identification
- Serial number
- 9475
- 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: The leather strap pictured was used for display purposes only and was not included in the sale.
- Research required: Case back, hallmarks, and internal movement are not visible in the photograph.