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Cartier Ladies Baignoire

Partially verified

This 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.

Front view of the 1990s Cartier Baignoire, showing the oval 18K yellow gold case and integrated link bracelet.
Front view of the 1990s Cartier Baignoire, showing the oval 18K yellow gold case and integrated link bracelet. — Analog Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
shop.analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Ladies' wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1990s
Source-reported place
France

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in an 18.5mm 18K yellow gold case with a sapphire crystal and a polished bezel”
  • “satin silver dial with classic, painted black Roman indices and a matching, blued steel sword handset”
  • “doesn’t have a traditional winding crown, but a small time-setting button on the case back”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Powered by a quartz movement”
  • “comes paired to a matching 18K yellow gold Baignoire bracelet with a deployant clasp”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “The Baignoire — or ‘bathtub,’ for we Americans — is a collection that dates all the way back to 1906.”
  • “The particular Baignoire we have here is a ladies model from the 1990s.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in this Cartier Baignoire model?
  • Does the case back carry any specific hallmark or production numbers indicative of the exact production year?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Ladies Baignoire
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCartier“Vendor: Cartier”
Case material18K yellow gold“Housed in an 18.5mm 18K yellow gold case”
Movement typeQuartz“Powered by a quartz movement”
Case diameter18.5mm“18.5mm 18K yellow gold case”
Dial featuresSatin silver with black Roman numerals“satin silver dial with classic, painted black Roman indices”
HandsetBlued steel sword hands“matching, blued steel sword handset”
Dating1990s“a ladies model from the 1990s”
CrownTime-setting button on case back“doesn’t have a traditional winding crown, but a small time-setting button on the case back”

Visible details

  • Oval-shaped gold case
  • Blued steel sword-shaped hands
  • Integrated gold bracelet with articulated links
  • Absence of side-mounted winding crown

Research qualifications

  • The specific model reference is not provided in the source
  • The movement's manufacturer is not identified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی زنانه Cartier Ladies Baignoire از طلای زرد ۱۸ عیار متعلق به دهه ۱۹۹۰

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record b3c10d7cf1

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