Cartier Baignoire 1955

Cartier Baignoire Ref. 1955 18k White Gold Aftermarket Diamonds and Bracelet

Celebrating Cartier's storied heritage of luxury and elegance and tracing its design roots back to 1912 when Louis Cartier crafted an unnamed watch for Grand Duchess Pavlovna of Russia, the Cartier Baignoire was officially released to the public in 1957 as the "Baignoire," French for "bathtub”. Embodying the brand’s daring reinterpretation of the traditional round watch, the ref. 1955 that we have here captures the Baignoire’s iconic silhouette with a modern twist through the addition of its abundance of aftermarket diamonds across its 18kt white gold case and construction. Stretching into a curved, feminine silhouette that measures 22mm x 31mm, the ref. 1955’s aesthetic is further enhanced by the addition of a stainless steel two-toned aftermarket bracelet with diamond-settings throughout to replace the original leather strap that the watch would have been delivered on. Featuring Cartier’s timeless Roman numerals and blued steel sword-shaped hands, upon its off-white dial, the watch embodies Cartier’s signature design language. Brand : Cartier Dimensions : 22mm x 31mm Model : Baignoire Movement : White Reference : 1955 Bracelet : Diamond-set aftermarket stainless steel bracelet with gold-toned sections Year : Circa 2000s Condition : Very Good Material : 18kt white gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Proving just how timeless Cartier's design has been over the 100+ years, the Baignoire's silver dial features the same Roman numerals and blued steel hands that have become a lynchpin of Cartier's modern design. THE CONSTRUCTION Sporting two rows of diamonds across the domed bezel of its 18kt white gold case, this Baignoire ref. 1955's aesthetic is that of pure luxury and opulence. THE PROFILE Boasting a curved profile to allow it to wrap around the wrist, the Baignoire's oval case becomes incredibly comfortable and wearable.