{"product_id":"cartier-baignoire-allongee-white-gold-2673","title":"Cartier Baignoire Allongée - White gold - 2673","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 18ct white gold piece is reference 2673, epitomising the best of all Cartier worlds. Dating from 2003, this era of the Baignoire Allongée was only produced for a limited time and predominantly in yellow gold, with some examples in pink gold and very few in white gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotably, the vast majority of white gold examples of reference 2673 were set with diamonds, making an un-set white gold example particularly scarce. Only a handful of white gold reference 2673 watches are known without diamond setting, placing this example among the rarest configurations of the reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis restrained execution highlights the elegant lines of the elongated Baignoire case while offering an unusually discreet interpretation of a model that was otherwise most often produced in precious metal and, in white gold, adorned with diamonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe case is like no other, as the original Allongée's concept was to stretch and elongate the petite form of the standard oval Baignoire. The result is a narrow footprint with an expansive rounded exterior that covers the entire wrist, simultaneously incorporating a hugging downward curve. This level of bold consideration creates an immensely striking piece externally, with a domed \u0026amp; curved crystal matching the shape created by the case and a beaded cabochon-tipped crown at three. Crucially, the lugs of the Allongée are hidden, which plays a significant role in its unique 'watch head only' appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eCartier's design language is one of only a few manufacturers that remain recognisable in a near endless amount of executions, with perhaps the single most conspicuous being the black Roman numerals. For the Allongée, their appearance is pronounced further by their stretched perspective that fills the expanse of the dial beautifully. The stretching most notably impacts the twelve and six Roman numerals, as a subsequent impact is a repetition of the oval shape in the open space centre of the dial.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eComplementing the striking nature of the Roman numerals we've regularly referenced is the unbroken guilloché dial. The watch is complete with blued épée hands and a straightforward 'Cartier' only signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWith a modern construction while maintaining the essence of traditional Cartier charm, this extreme-shaped Baignoire, made in the rarest of metals for the brand's production, truly symbolises the magic and romance of Cartier watchmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe 8970 MC calibre powers this Cartier Baignoire Allongée 2673. This movement has been used in many important Cartier models, such as various expressions of the Crash, Tortue, and gem-set pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow It Wears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e22mm by 47mm isn't a set of dimensions we often hear. You might even think it's a typo, but it's certainly not, as this unique height and width translates on the wrist for the Allongée. And here's the thing: despite the case width of this Baignoire Allongée being that of many watch straps, the piece is remarkable on a plethora of wrist sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis 2673 is presented in excellent, unpolished condition. It includes the Cartier box, the original Cartier alligator strap and original white gold Cartier pin buckle. It's fitted to a Mr Watchley Grey Alcantara strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe first 20 years of the 20th century saw watchmaking cement itself at Cartier. Although it would have to wait another 60 for commercial takeover, almost all of its mainstream successes that are coveted today arrived during those first few decades. The Tank was born in 1917, the Santos from 1904, and the Baignoire dates back to 1912 despite the formal use of its name first appearing in the 1970s. Let us explain as before the name 'Baignoire' (which translates from French as 'bathtub'), Cartier referred to the rounded watch as an 'Oval shaped wrist watch', with the first example of this Louis Cartier creation being a gift for the Grand Duchess of Russia. The oval form and curvature of the watch rose in popularity first thanks to the swinging sixties and Cartier's London location, known as the most creatively expressive arms of La Maison. They brought us the Crash, the Pebble, and innovated on the Baignoire by stretching the watch tremendously to birth the Baignoire Allongée. Cartier, the king of variation and shape, diversified the Baignoire further with the Maxi Oval (taller like the Allongée but also broader), as well as the Baignoire Oblique, which saw the orientation of the watch shift to the right – think Tank Asymetrique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eFew examples of the Allongée were produced at this time, and while the 'Oval shaped watch' naming convention was still in place, by 1973, the use of 'Baignoire' became the norm. But the 1970s marked a troubling time for mechanical watches with the storming arrival of quartz-powered timekeeping. Thus, the production of the Baignoire slowed significantly pending the watch-collecting boom of the 1990s. During this decade and into the turn of the century, Cartier re-introduced the Allongée via faithful creations resembling early designs, each fitted with mechanical movements, cased in precious metals, and in wonderful proportions. Remember, the 1990s is also when the CPCP (Collection Privé Cartier Paris) was born, a division of Cartier dedicated to the most noteworthy of La Maison creations, so it is fair to consider this generation of traditional production to be very much CPCP adjacent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eVarious faithful references were born before the Allongée became the avant-garde modern gem-set reference it is today. For Cartier collectors, the golden era of Allongée ownership dates back to that traditional honouring 1990s—2000s era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you desire to take a closer look at this precious timepiece, don't hesitate to contact us and make an appointment. We are based in Ghent, Belgium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo stock kept on site\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"549\" height=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2673\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Wound\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaliber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCalibre 8970MC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver guilloché\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize (Case)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e22 mm x 47 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial (Case)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom Mr WATCHLEY strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuckle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartier white gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePapers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e - \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mr Watchley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54772447117649,"sku":null,"price":29850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/5785\/6304\/files\/DSCF0712copy_7dc03000-635b-49e2-872c-8809de2e7d7c.jpg?v=1788342814","url":"https:\/\/mrwatchley.com\/products\/cartier-baignoire-allongee-white-gold-2673","provider":"Mr Watchley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}