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.

This watch is sold with its Baume & Mercier box. It comes paired with its 10mm leather strap and pin buckle. The watch is from Circa. 1970s and is sold in worn, vintage condition, as you can see from the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

If small watches scare you, turn away now. This incredible 1970s Baume & Mercier 'Baignoire Allongée' is cased in a charming 17mm by 37mm 18ct Gold case, which I would say is definitely wearable on my 7-inch wrist in a trendy hipster kind of way. Featuring a gloss black dial which has developed some lovely subtle character and a simple, yet elegant design. I would not be afraid to add this vintage gem to your collection today!

Reference : 38261
Movement : Manually Wound BM Cal. 550
Age : Circa. 1970s
Year : Circa. 1970s
Case Size : 17mm
Case Thickness : 6.5mm
Lug to Lug : 37mm
Lugs : 10mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box
Case Material : 18ct Yellow Gold
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Baume & Mercier was founded in 1830 by brothers Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume; they opened a watch dealership in Les Bois, a village in the Swiss Jura. Opening an office in London, they expanded quickly, winning several awards and gaining a reputation for excellence. Paul Mercier joined forces with William Baume and founded Baume & Mercier, Genève, in 1918. In 1988, the company joined the Vendôme group, which is now known as the Richemont Group.