It may be the epitome of elegance, but the Mini Baignoire watch is actually named for the most quotidian of objects: a bathtub. That is what the original timepiece looked like in 1912, when Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François, had the idea of stretching a circular watch face into an elliptical shape.
It was Louis who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison, when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. Approaching watchmaking with a jeweler’s eye, his pursuit of beauty went beyond ornamentation; instead he considered the size, shape and harmony of the design.
Cartier had a penchant for shapes other than the conventional circle, and although the Baignoire wouldn’t officially get its name until the 1950s, its origins are in Louis’s experiments of the early 1900s: He created tonneau (or barrel-shaped) watches in 1906, square-faced watches in 1908 and, in 1912, a slender oval-shaped watch, reportedly designed for Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna “Miechen” of Russia, a great customer of the house.
The bathtub-inspired design was revisited in the 1950s, and a refined version of the original, finally called the Baignoire, became available in 1958. Gorgeous movie stars such as Catherine Deneuve, photographed at 1965’s Cannes Film Festival donning her favorite Baignoire, warmed immediately to the ellipsis-shaped watch’s celebrated pair of parallel lines and graceful adjoining curves. The Mini Baignoire, a smaller profile version that retains the house’s characteristic blue-steel sword-shaped hands, sleek Roman numerals and more, was first introduced as a full diamond pavé model in the 1990s.
Still available at Cartier, the Mini Baignoire watch embodies the elegance of its grand origins, a graceful timekeeper for a modern age.
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
IWC Pilot Mark XV1 Steel Automatic Watch 39mm
By IWC
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's IWC Pilot Mark XVII automatic wristwatch. 39mm stainless steel case. Sapphire crystal. Automatic 21 jewel movement with 41-hour power reserve. Runs well. Date display on dial...
Steel
Bulgari Serpenti 18K Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18K rose gold Serpenti red lacquer diamond wristwatch with presentation box Weight : 90.9 g Interior circumference : 6 5/8" Case : 26 mm Marked : Au 750 18K BULGARI FABRIQUE ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Delaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch, Ref BJ01
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Authentic Bvlgari Parentesi ladies bracelet watch in 18k yellow gold, Ref. BJ 01. This stunning watch features a 20mm 18k gold case with closed solid snap back. The watch has an gold dial Pave' set with diamonds covering the whole face and yellow gold hour and minute hands. The watch has a quartz movement. The iconic Bvlgari Parentesi bracelet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1996 Men's Rolex 36mm DateJust Two Tone 18K Gold/ Stainless Steel Watch (Unworn)
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Year: 1996. Brand: Rolex. Gender: Men's. Dial: Diamonds. Model: DateJust. Dial Color: Black. Case Back: Screw. Condition: Unworn. Bracelet Size: Full Set. Model Number: 16233. Crystal: Sapphire Crystal. Case Dimensions: 36mm. Bezel Color: 18K Yellow Gold. Movement: Mechanical (Automatic). Metal Type: 18K Gold / Stainless Steel. Bracelet / Strap: 18K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel. Box / Certificate: Includes Rolex Box / Rolex Paper. Service Warranty: One (1) Year Limited Service Warranty. Additional Details: Men’s Rolex...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds. Case and strap are studded with diamonds throughout. Manual wind movement. Very good con...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Breitling Chronomat GT A13330 Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph
By Breitling
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A distinguished Breitling Chronomat GT automatic chronograph, reference A13330, showcasing Breitling’s signature aviation style and precision engineering. Produced in the late 1990s ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Gucci Unisex Gold-Plated Quartz Wristwatch, Green & Red Dial, Italy
By Gucci
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A lady's wrist watch. Gold plated ...
Gold Plate
Bulgari Tubogas Gold and Steel Watch Bracelet BB232T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold and steel Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and quartz movement. Bracelet will fit approx. 7" wrist, case is 23mm in diameter, bracelet is 15mm wide...
Gold, Steel
Alfred Dunhill “Millennium” Moon‑Phase Triple Calendar Chronograph
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This exceptional Alfred Dunhill “Millennium” wristwatch embodies the elegance of late 20th-century Swiss horology, blending traditional craftsmanship with refined design. Powered by ...
Cartier Tank Française SM Ref. 3217 Stainless Steel Classic Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
A definitive milestone in modern horological design, the Cartier Tank Française revolutionized the iconic Tank family upon its debut in 1996. By seamlessly integrating the rectangula...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Desk Clock with Original Case
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier Les Must Desk Clock in an oval gold plated frame, with cabochon jewelled setting nuts, resting on a strut back with the distinctive Cartier ‘C’ forming the feet. This Swis...
Gold Plate, Brass
2024 Cartier Baignoire De Mini 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch GBA0021
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Only one piece is available. Size 16 The Cartier Baignoire De Mini (GBA0021) is a luxurious ladies' watch featuring an 18k yellow gold oval case, a silver dial with Roman nu...
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.97 in W 0.29 in Dm 0.74 in
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch WGBA0020
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box but no papers.
Rose Gold
Cartier Baignoire Small Model 18k Rose Gold on Leather W8000007
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1815 Comes With Box Only Date Circa 2014 RRP £10,500 incl. VAT / $11,000 / €11 900 incl. VAT Model Baignoire Small Model W8000007 Serial Number 4******X3064 Metal 18k Rose Gol...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.75 in W 0.75 in Dm 0.32 in
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch WGBA0036
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with the original box, no papers are included. Brand & Model Information Brand: Cartier Model: Cartier Baignoire Mini Model Number: WGBA0036 Year Manufactured: 2024...
Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.25 in W 0.28 in Dm 0.91 in
Cartier Baignoire 18K White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 3065
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The inner side of the band has visible wear signs. The watch shows minor signs of wear. Comes with the original box. No papers.
White Gold
Cartier Baignoire WB5095L2 2369
By Cartier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Baignoire Reference number: WB5095L2 2369 Scope of delivery: No original box, No original papers Movement: Automatic Case Material: White Gold Bracelet Material...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Mini Baignoire 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial Diamond WB5094WI Mint B/P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Baignore WB5094WI is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has an oval shape face, diamon...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
