Cartier. A fine and rare lady's 18K gold manual wind...

Cartier. A fine and rare lady's 18K gold manual wind wristwatch from the London workshops
Model: Baignoire
Date: London Hallmark for 1968
Movement: Jewelled manual wind, No.1894855
Dial: Silvered, black Roman numeral hour markers, blued steel sword hands
Case: Polished oval, back secured by 4 screws, cabochon set crown, No.10764
Strap/Bracelet: Black alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: 18K gold folding clasp, stamped 1550
Signed: Dial signed Cartier, movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, case stamped for Jacques Cartier
Size: 21mm x 31mm
Accompaniments: Cartier box, Cartier service pouch, Cartier service paperwork dated November 2016
In 1957, Cartier launched the original Baignoire, an oval wristwatch aptly named for its bathtub-like shape. These models were originally only available in the New York and London boutiques. The current lot originates from the London workshop and ss traditional during this period it features a movement signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre.