Bathtub - Lot 362

Bathtub Town watch in 18K yellow gold 750 thousandths with mechanical movement. - Oval case, gadrooned bezel, beaded crown adorned with a sapphire cabochon, screw-down sides. - White dial, black-painted Roman numerals, black-painted straight hands. - Brown leather strap, gold-plated buckle. Dial with Cartier signature. Case with French Edmond Jaeger hallmark and numbered 55005 Hand-wound mechanical movement Dimensions: 30 x 21 mm - Strap length: 15 - 18 cm - Gross weight: 22.72 g Condition report: Good overall condition, scratches from use, dial repainted, movement not original, hands not original, watch works at time of appraisal, overhaul recommended. Note: This collection comes from a former press attaché of a major Maison de la Place Vendôme. These watches are probably "atelier" watches, i.e. intended for the staff, but without signature and/or numbering to avoid premature resale. These watches will not be recognized by Cartier as official productions. They are not sold as Cartier watches.