1970s Baume & Mercier 'Baignoire Allongée' 18ct Gold 38261
Here we have the beautiful 1970s Baume & Mercier Baignoire Allongée 18ct Gold 38261, with a stretched circular 18ct Gold case shaped like an elongated bathtub (“baignoire” in French) with delicate curved lugs. Taking its inspiration from the iconic Louis Cartier 1912 first oval watch. Its curved flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 37mm and a case thickness of just 6.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side, a coin-edged crown. A stretched circular crystal sits above a black dial. Gilt Roman numerals explode around the dial, marking the hours. Gold leaf hands sit majestically in the centre. At noon, we have the Baume & Mercier motif completing this beautifully executed dress watch. On the reverse, a solid case back. Inside a manually wound BM Cal. 550, 17 jewels movement. It comes paired with a 10mm leather strap and pin buckle.
Here we have the beautiful 1970s Baume & Mercier Baignoire Allongée 18ct Gold 38261, with a stretched circular 18ct Gold case shaped like an elongated bathtub (“baignoire” in French) with delicate curved lugs. Taking its inspiration from the iconic Louis Cartier 1912 first oval watch. Its curved flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 37mm and a case thickness of just 6.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side, a coin-edged crown. A stretched circular crystal sits above a black dial. Gilt Roman numerals explode around the dial, marking the hours. Gold leaf hands sit majestically in the centre. At noon, we have the Baume & Mercier motif completing this beautifully executed dress watch. On the reverse, a solid case back. Inside a manually wound BM Cal. 550, 17 jewels movement. It comes paired with a 10mm leather strap and pin buckle.
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Here we have the beautiful 1970s Baume & Mercier Baignoire Allongée 18ct Gold 38261, with a stretched circular 18ct Gold case shaped like an elongated bathtub (“baignoire” in French) with delicate curved lugs. Taking its inspiration from the iconic Louis Cartier 1912 first oval watch. Its curved flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 37mm and a case thickness of just 6.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side, a coin-edged crown. A stretched circular crystal sits above a black dial. Gilt Roman numerals explode around the dial, marking the hours. Gold leaf hands sit majestically in the centre. At noon, we have the Baume & Mercier motif completing this beautifully executed dress watch. On the reverse, a solid case back. Inside a manually wound BM Cal. 550, 17 jewels movement. It comes paired with a 10mm leather strap and pin buckle.
