Cartier Baignoire Yellow Gold - c. 1990

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Description

How can one mention Cartier without thinking of the Baignoire model? With elegance, sensuality, and delicacy, the Cartier Baignoire evokes womanhood and the Cartier identity in one. It also illustrates the Maison’s technical capabilities in creating a mechanism that fits seamlessly into an oval case.

Rounded all-gold case, white dial, black indexes and blue hands: all the codes of the Cartier Baignoire are laid out. This model, ref. 0717, is mounted on a black leather Cartier strap that accentuates the elegance of this essential Cartier piece. The perfect combination of sobriety and elegance. The 18-carat yellow gold folding clasp not only ensures additional comfort when worn but also an even more precious aspect.

How to wear it?

The Cartier Baignoire offers rounded lines that sit delicately on the wrist. Whatever the occasion, it will undoubtedly add a touch of elegance to your outfit. A sleek, rounded watch: an everyday watch, day or night.

Why did Françoise choose it?

Because the Baignoire is an iconic watch from the Maison Cartier. A watch worn by many women over the years: women with a confident style, women of character, women we remember. The folding clasp adds a real touch to the model.

History

From Catherine Deneuve to Jeanne Moreau, to Romy Schneider, the Cartier Baignoire continues to charm.
Although Louis Cartier had already introduced a design of an elongated watch in the early 1900s, the iconic model we know today was born in 1958 in Cartier’s Parisian workshops. A watch with feminine and sensual lines, an innovative and creative style. A few years later, the elongated Baignoire appeared in London studios.

While the case formed of gold godrons has retained its rounded design, it has nevertheless offered some variations over the years, as has the dial, sometimes adorned with Roman numerals, sometimes Arabic numerals. An intrinsically elegant watch that transcends the years without losing its aura.