Sotheby's Hong Kong · 2026
Cartier — Baignoire
Reference Cartier Baignoire · 18k Yellow Gold
$621,000
≈ CHF499k · €543k · £465k · HK$4.87M · ¥100,167,300
About this lot
A 1973-74 London-produced Baignoire that set a record for the model, showcasing the London workshop's flair for unusual variations of iconic shapes.
Ranks #11 of 58 Cartier auction lots we track (top 19%) · #236 of 1,119 documented luxury watch sales overall (top 21%) · all Cartier records →
Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-8-most-expensive-cartier-watches
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