Cartier Ladies Baignoire
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990s
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Baignoire ladies' wristwatch is a timepiece dating from the 1990s. The watch is constructed with an 18.5mm case made of 18K yellow gold, featuring a polished bezel and a sapphire crystal.
The watch utilizes a quartz movement. A notable design feature is the absence of a traditional side-mounted winding crown; instead, the timepiece incorporates a small time-setting button located on the case back. The watch face is a satin silver dial adorned with painted black Roman numeral indices and accompanied by blued steel sword-shaped hands. The timepiece is integrated with a matching 18K yellow gold Baignoire-style bracelet, which is secured by a deployant clasp.
The object reflects the Baignoire collection's characteristic rounded, oval-shaped case, which has been part of the manufacturer's lineup since 1906.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Ladies' wristwatch
- Crown
- Time-setting button on case back
- Maker
- Cartier
- Dating
- 1990s
- Handset
- Blued steel sword hands
- Case diameter
- 18.5mm
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Dial features
- Satin silver with black Roman numerals
- Movement type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Oval-shaped gold case • Blued steel sword-shaped hands • Integrated gold bracelet with articulated links • Absence of side-mounted winding crown
- Collection Context
- The Baignoire collection, a term derived from the French word for bathtub, represents a long-standing line of watches within the manufacturer's portfolio. First introduced in 1906, the collection is defined by its rounded, oval geometry. This specific example dates to the 1990s, during which the collection continued to emphasize slim proportions and aesthetic elegance.
- Movement and Bracelet
- Because the crown is relocated to the case back, the side profile of the watch retains a smooth, uninterrupted surface. The watch is paired with a dedicated 18K yellow gold bracelet. The bracelet matches the case material and is specifically styled for the Baignoire collection, utilizing a deployant clasp mechanism for secure fastening.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece features an oval-shaped case measuring 18.5mm in diameter, executed in 18K yellow gold. The design is characterized by a polished bezel and a sapphire crystal that protects the dial. The dial is finished in a satin silver texture, providing a neutral backdrop for the hour markers. These markers consist of painted black Roman numerals. The time is indicated by a pair of blued steel hands, designed in a sword shape to maintain legibility against the dial surface.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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