{"product_id":"gwyneth-paltrow-owned-often-worn-watch-baume-mercier-linea-with-2-coas","title":"Gwyneth Paltrow Owned \u0026 Often Worn Watch - Baume \u0026 Mercier Linea with 2 COA's","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the personal collection of Academy Award-winning actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow comes this Baume \u0026amp; Mercier Linea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtensively worn and evidently a familiar presence on her wrist, it offers an unusually direct connection to one of the most recognizable actresses and style figures of her generation. Rather than feeling like an object merely preserved among her possessions, it retains the character of a watch that appears to have accompanied her through everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGwyneth Paltrow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGwyneth Paltrow emerged during the 1990s as one of the defining actresses of her generation. Following early roles in films including Se7en and Emma, she gave acclaimed performances in Sliding Doors, Great Expectations, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. Her portrayal of Viola de Lesseps in Shakespeare in Love earned her both the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actress and established her at the highest level of international film stardom. In addition to her Academy Award and Golden Globe, she earned two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Shakespeare in Love, later won a Primetime Emmy for Glee, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer career has crossed literary drama, romantic comedy, independent film, television, and some of Hollywood’s largest studio productions. She delivered memorable performances in The Royal Tenenbaums, Proof, Two Lovers, and Country Strong, while her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man and the global Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced her to an immense new worldwide audience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond acting, Paltrow became one of the first major performers of her era to build a modern lifestyle enterprise around her personal point of view. Through her cookbooks and goop, she helped influence the contemporary intersection of celebrity, fashion, wellness, food, and commerce. Whether admired, debated, or imitated, she has remained an enduring cultural figure whose taste and personal style have been nearly as closely followed as her screen career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Watch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer Baume \u0026amp; Mercier Hampton Linea is a particularly fitting personal possession. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts 27mm stainless steel case has the collection's sculptural integrated-bracelet profile and engraved Arabic-numeral bezel, while the dial is natural white mother-of-pearl set with diamond hour markers. The mother-of-pearl changes subtly with the light, giving the otherwise clean steel design warmth and depth, while the diamonds add sparkle without turning the watch into conventional jewelry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike many smaller ladies watches of its era, this Linea is mechanically interesting as well. It is powered by a signed Baume \u0026amp; Mercier Swiss automatic movement visible through the sapphire exhibition back. That combination of automatic mechanics, mother-of-pearl, diamond markers and an integrated steel bracelet makes it a serious little luxury watch even before its provenance is considered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt presents in authentic, extensively worn condition, with the honest character of a piece that appears to have been frequently enjoyed by its celebrated former owner. We have not cleaned or polished the watch - we left the outside as we acquired it which includes many signs of Ms. Paltrow's use. If you would like the watch expertly polished to present in excellent condition, please inquire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the inside, we have performed any needed servicing on the movement and timed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with new Linea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, a new timing certificate attesting to its performance. Also accompanying it is a Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance from a well-known auction house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than a luxurious diamond and mother-of-pearl Baume \u0026amp; Mercier, it is an intimately worn artifact from the life of one of the most recognizable actresses and tastemakers of her generation, offering its next owner a rare and tangible connection to Gwyneth Paltrow herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eConnoisseur of Time's Renowned Celebrity Collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMs. Paltrow's watch is part of our Celebrity Collection of watches that has been featured in GQ, Revolution Watch, Europa Star, JCK, Hampton's Magazine, Gotham Magazine, Vegas Magazine, Silicon Valley magazine and many others. eBay recently partnered with us for an exclusive, special sale for seven of the watches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection has been composed of 140 watches and clocks owned or worn by 69 iconic celebrities and public figures. It may be the largest current collection of celebrity-owned watches in the world. It is constantly changing and is currently headlined by timepieces owned by some of the most legendary Hollywood actors and actresses, musicians, comedians, and entertainers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe King, Elvis Presley. (Just sold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe King of Pop, Michael Jackson. (Just sold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe King of Comedy, Jerry Lewis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Artist Formerly Known as Prince. (Just sold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresident Jimmy Carter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHollywood icons Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Steve Martin, Red Skelton, Steve McQueen, Martin Sheen, Cicely Tyson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Burt Reynolds, Laurence Olivier, James Arness, Betty White, Olivia Newton-John, Bob Hope, Greta Garbo, Raquel Welch, Mickey Rooney, Jane Fonda, Joan and Melissa Rivers, and Katey Sagal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegendary musicians Johnny Cash, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, Janet Jackson, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, Elton John, Kenny Rogers, Harry Belafonte, ZZ Top's Dusty Hill, Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, Don Mclean, Mountain's Leslie West, and Hank Williams, Jr.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSports great and soccer legend Pelé, heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey, Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, Yankee Hall of Fame great Lefty Gomez, World Cup winning captain and soccer defensive legend Daniel Passarella, and Green Bay Packer Mike Bucchianeri along with the game ball, signed photo and watch from the college football \"all star\" Blue Gray Game in 1940.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther filling the current collection are watches or clocks from King Edward VIII and the Duchess of Windsor, beloved Hollywood host Ed Sullivan, renowned illusionists Siegfried \u0026amp; Roy, Academy award-winning actresses Loretta Young and Doris Day, Whoopie Goldberg, Emmy award-winning actress Valerie Harper, Golden Globe winning actor Richard Chamberlain, Emmy award-winning journalist Larry King, Emmy award-winning actor and producer Jerry Weintraub, Comedian Louie Anderson, Phyllis McGuire of the chart-topping McGuire sisters, Ian McDonald multi-instrumentalist English rocker for King Crimson and Foreigner, Elvira Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson), fashion designer to the stars Nolan Miller, the watch worn by Sean Penn in Shanghai Surprise then owned by Beatle George Harrison, and a watch worn by multiple characters in the television series \"For All Mankind.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt also includes rare watches given by heads of state: A prototype 18K gold Buren Microrotor gifted by His Royal Majesty Ibn Saud, former King of Saudi Arabia; a Felsa given by former Libyan Colonel and Head of State Muammar Al Qathafi; a Longines given by Highness Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa former Prime Minister of the State of Bahrain; a Baume \u0026amp; Mercier gifted by the King of Jordan. All three watches are new-old-stock in presentation shadow box frames with photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecently sold was a watch given a handful of years after the Civil War concluded by the Vice President Elect to honor an Army commander who went on to receive the Medal of Honor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a significant, exciting, and constantly changing new collection you won't want to miss! Stay tuned over the coming weeks for photos of other special pieces from the collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo view the first few already up for sale follow this link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/collections\/our-celebrity-owned-historical-event-watches?page=1\u0026amp;amp;sort_by=created-descending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/collections\/our-celebrity-owned-historical-event-watches?page=1\u0026amp;sort_by=created-descending\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Baume \u0026amp; Mercier \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 5465661 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Linea Automatic, Ref. M0A10113 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Women\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Markings (outside):\u003c\/b\u003e “No 5465661,” “Swiss 50 mm 65704,” “LINEA,” “Baume \u0026amp; Mercier,” “Geneva 1830,” and “Stainless Steel.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Previously worn condition, with the honest character of a piece that appears to have been frequently enjoyed by its celebrated former owner. We have not cleaned or polished the watch - we left the outside as we acquired it which includes many signs of Ms. Paltrow's use. If you would like the watch expertly polished to present in excellent condition, please inquire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 27mm wide (excluding the crown) by 46mm lug to lug by 9.8mm thick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural white mother-of-pearl with 11 diamond-set hour markers, 0.04 total carat weight, date at 6, signed Baume \u0026amp; Mercier, like new\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e wiss automatic, signed Baume \u0026amp; Mercier, cal. BM11892A, marked “Swiss Twenty One 21 Jewels”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Original integrated stainless steel bracelet with concealed folding clasp, sized to fit a wrist up to just under 6.4 inches, adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapphire glass \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eServicing:\u003c\/b\u003e  On the inside, we have performed any needed servicing on the movement and timed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with new Linea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-year international C.O.T. warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance; Connoisseur of Time timing certificate; Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance from a well-known auction house\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baume \u0026 Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47406867152985,"sku":"10693","price":4895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/IMG001_5943a9a0-74ba-4e3b-a146-8b12b6c39bef.jpg?v=1791559258","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/gwyneth-paltrow-owned-often-worn-watch-baume-mercier-linea-with-2-coas","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}