Baignoire watch, medium

The 1912 design of the watch that would later be christened the “Baignoire” demonstrated Cartier's prowess in crafting watchmaking forms. An elegant ellipse uniquely forged in a single line, the “Baignoire” watch is the essence of Cartier style: an unmatched marriage of purity and timeless chic. Baignoire watch, medium model, quartz movement. 18K white gold (750/1000) case set with 16 aquamarines, 58 sapphires totaling 0.75 carats, 54 emeralds totaling 0.62 carats and 170 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.95 carats. Rhodium-finish 18K white gold (750/1000) beaded crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond totaling 0.14 carats. Dial set with 262 diamonds totaling 1.07 carats, rhodium-finish steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. Blue leather strap, rhodium-finish 18K white gold (750/1000) ardillon buckle set with 21 diamonds totaling 0.21 carats. Length: 36 mm, width: 26 mm, thickness: 8.5 mm. Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet).