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Cartier Baignoire Duoplan Backwinder – 18k Yellow Gold – Folding Clasp – Jaeger-LeCoultre Movement – Paris – 1960 – Very Rare – Excellent Vintage Condition - Service 2024

We are proud to present this exceptionally rare Cartier Baignoire Duoplan Backwinder, a refined and highly collectible vintage timepiece from Cartier, dating to the 1960ies. This elegant creation represents one of the most sophisticated expressions of mid-century Parisian watch design, combining artistic form with technical excellence.

Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the iconic Baignoire case (French Hall Marks) showcases Cartier’s unmistakable design language, with its elongated oval silhouette and perfectly balanced proportions. The warm tone of the gold enhances the watch’s jewelry-like presence, making it as much an object of haute joaillerie as of horology.

This rare Duoplan Backwinder configuration is particularly sought after, featuring the unusual crown position at the back of the case—an elegant and discreet solution that preserves the purity of the design. The folding clasp further emphasizes comfort and refinement on the wrist.

Inside beats a high-quality Jaeger-LeCoultre-supplied movement cal. 427, reflecting the close technical collaboration between Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre during this period. Renowned for its precision and reliability, this movement underscores the watch’s horological integrity behind its refined exterior.

The dial is clean and understated, fully in line with Cartier’s design philosophy of timeless elegance and legibility. Its simplicity allows the sculptural case to remain the focal point, highlighting the watch’s distinctive silhouette.

This Cartier Baignoire Duoplan Backwinder is offered with:

- Solid 18k yellow gold case

- Rare Duoplan backwinder configuration - Crown on the back!

- CARTIER folding clasp

- Jaeger-LeCoultre movement ca. 427

- Production year: around 1960

- Sold in Paris/France

- Very rare and highly collectible execution

- Excellent vintage condition

- Full Service by KUTTER in Switzerland in 2022 - Service letter

- First we ever offer in over 35 years!

A true collector’s masterpiece, this Baignoire Duoplan represents the pinnacle of Cartier’s mid-century creativity, where design innovation and Swiss mechanical excellence come together in perfect harmony.