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197 . Cartier and Audemars Piguet
A fine and rare yellow gold oval wristwatch with certificate and fitted presentation box , ‘ Large Oval ’
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Manufacturer Cartier and
Audemars Piguet Year Circa 1971
Movement No . 117 ’ 771
Case No . Case number 61 ’ 537 and Cartier hand stamped reference number 1 ’ 273 and 21 ’ 161 Model Name Baignoire Material 18k yellow gold Calibre Mechanical , K2050 / B ,
20 jewels Bracelet / Strap Brown Cartier crocodile leather strap Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold Cartier buckle stamped Cartier Dimensions 30 mm . width and
56 mm . length
Signed Case and dial signed , movement signed Audemars Piguet
Estimate HKD 200,000-300,000 USD 25,000-38,000
Accessories With Cartier Certificate of Authenticity dated 23 December 1999 and fitted presentation box .
The present watch is an outstanding example from the ‘ Large Oval ’ series , launched by Cartier New York during the early 1970s . While similar in appearance to the ‘ Maxi Oval ’ series by Cartier London , the present watch is distinguished by its larger case and numerals . Furthermore , there is no London signature on the watch dial . The blued steel hands , slightly convex case and black roman numerals made for popular watch during the 1970s .
The present watch is powered by an Audemars Piguet movement . Known for their technical superiority , Audemars Piguet only supplied movements to their most prestigious clients . Accompanied with a Cartier Certificate of Authenticity , the present watch is preserved in excellent overall condition .