Baignoire Watch: A Jewel of Watchmaking

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BAIGNOIRExLOU © Cartier
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Cartier is never more true to itself than when it asserts its singularity through the diversity of its creations. Lou Doillon, the embodiment of French elegance, also shares this talent for versatility and consistency. A writer, illustrator, musician, actress and model, this multi-faceted artist is one-of-a- kind.

Doillon's singularity resonates with Baignoire, the watch for which Cartier has imagined an infinite number of possibilities. With its iconic oval shape and ability to reinvent itself, it's the perfect choice for day or night, for every day wear or for a special occasion. For a year now, it has been playing with balance and proportions, just like the bangle version which remains true to itself while transforming the codes.

Today, Cartier is unveiling four new versions.

The first, a mini version, reveals a lacquered dial in black, plum or bronze, encircled by the watch's emblematic gold ribbon. With its monochrome leather strap, it exudes absolute elegance.

Baignoire Mini © Cartier
Baignoire Mini © Cartier

The second version exaggerates the size of the mini Baignoire bangle in yellow gold, transposing its codes onto a generous, opulent, voluptuous version.

Baignoire Mini bangle in yellow gold © Cartier
Baignoire Mini bangle in yellow gold © Cartier

Its preciousness is magnified with a version of the bangle in rose gold and a bezel paved with a row of diamonds. The jewellers chose a triangle setting to respect the purity of the case's curve.

Baignoire Mini bangle in rose gold © Cartier
Baignoire Mini bangle in rose gold © Cartier

Finally, representing the pinnacle of refinement, an even more jewelled Baignoire features a mother-of-pearl dial in the centre of its paved yellow gold bezel, with a slightly domed effect that adds depth and texture.

 jewelled Baignoire © Cartier
Jewelled Baignoire © Cartier
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