Yellow Gold, Elongated Numerals
Baignoire Oval (Cartier London) — Yellow Gold, Elongated Numerals
c. 1973–c. 1974
Slightly larger London Baignoire whose Roman numerals reach dramatically toward the dial edge; an example of circa 1973–74 sold for HKD 4.9 million in April 2026.
No reference number: identified by case number and London hallmark date letter. Made in small numbers, some in as few as three examples.
Identifying details
- “JC” maker’s mark
Case or clasp punched “JC” for Jacques Cartier, the mark found on Cartier London pieces.
- Exploded Roman numerals
Roman numerals stretched or distorted radially to follow an elongated or irregular dial.
- London hallmarks
Case assayed and hallmarked in London (with date letter), as on Cartier London watches.
- Cabochon crown
Winding crown set with a cabochon, typically a blue sapphire.
Variants of Oval (Cartier London)
Reference overview →| Variant | Production |
|---|---|
| Lady’s, Yellow Gold | 1966–1967 |
| Yellow Gold, Elongated NumeralsCurrent | c. 1973–c. 1974 |
| White Gold | c. 1968–c. 1969 |
| White Gold · White Gold, Black Dial | 1967 |
Case & movement
- Reference
- No reference number
- Production
- c. 1973–c. 1974
- Case material
- 18k yellow gold
- Movement
- Manual winding
- Date
- No
Dial, bezel & hands
Unknown attributes are left out rather than guessed.