New York Times: Eric Wind Quoted on Cartier Timepieces

Jill Newman recently wrote for New York Times on Cartier timepieces. Within the article, Newman quotes Eric Wind.

“The Baignoire Oval style also has connections to the brand's Crash model, said Eric Wind, the owner of Wind Vintage, an online watch dealership with a showroom in Palm Beach, Fla.

For years, the story circulating in the watch industry has been that a Cartier client's Baignoire was damaged in a car accident in 1967, inspiring the Crash, which does look as if it melted a bit in a fierce fire. Cartier executives have never confirmed or denied the origin story.

Mr. Wind said the Baignoire is a great value compared to Crash timepieces, which sell for six figures. (On his website, an average price for a pre-owned Baignoire on a leather strap is $5,000.)

"The Baignoire," he said, "is more within reach for people who want an interesting Cartier watch style with similar design language to the Crash."

Mr. Wind said he is not surprised that the Baignoire has regained popularity: "With tougher economic times, people are wanting something not quite as flashy and loud, and smaller watches are a bit more tasteful.".”

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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/fashion/watches-cartier-baignoire.html