Cartier Baignoire Watches

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The <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier/baignoire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Baignoire</a> is an iconic women’s watch collection, instantly recognizable by its elliptical “bathtub” case. First designed by Louis Cartier in 1912, the shape began as a stretched oval and has since evolved into a hallmark of timeless Parisian elegance.Over the decades, the Baignoire has become a symbol of French chic, celebrated for its understated proportions and refined curves.

Baignoire. A 23mm yellow gold quartz bracelet watch. 1990

Literally translating to “Bathtub”, it’s easy to see why the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier/baignoire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Baignoire</a> name was bestowed to this Louis <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> design. The roots of the shape can be traced back to over 100 years ago in 1912, speaking to the enduring and genius nature of the original design. The present watch is the modern iteration in the mini size, featuring a dimple set movement thus negating the need for a crown and resulting in a completely seamless and symmetrical design.

Baignoire Mini (Reference 1960). A 24mm yellow gold quartz wristwatch. 1992

Includes presentation non-<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> box.

Baignoire Large (Reference W8000002). A 44mm rose gold manual wind wristwatch.

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> card and presentation non-Cartier box.

Baignoire (Reference W8000005). A 30mm rose gold quartz wristwatch.

Baignoire de Cartier Small (Reference WJBA0031). A 31.4mm rose gold diamond-set quartz wristwatch. 2024

Baignoire Large (Reference WB520009). A 44mm white gold and diamond-set manual wind wristwatch.

Over the past years, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> has created countless&nbsp;iconic watches with elegant yet distinctive forms:&nbsp;Tortue (tonneau form), <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?Watch%20Model=Baignoire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Baignoire</a> (oval shaped), Santos (square) and the classic Tank (rectangular).&nbsp;According to Cartier, the first Baignoire&nbsp;emerged in 1912 and the&nbsp;official Baignoire&nbsp;was introduced in 1957. It is an elegant ellipse uniquely forged in a single line, and often set firmly in the realms of jewelry. The curved&nbsp;case features elongated&nbsp;numerals that's&nbsp;typical of Cartier typography, yet it offers&nbsp;a new take on how to balance an&nbsp;oval-shaped dial.&nbsp; Includes Cartier box.

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