This Cartier Baignoire Watch, small model in 18K solid gold, represents one of Cartier’s most distinctive and enduring design icons—where form takes precedence over convention. Its elongated oval silhouette challenges traditional watchmaking norms, embodying the maison’s Parisian approach to elegance: fluid, feminine, and unmistakably refined. More than a timepiece, it reflects Cartier’s legacy of treating watches as jewelry, where proportion and shape define timeless appeal.
What makes this specific piece particularly compelling is its combination of rarity and completeness. As a discontinued version, it holds increasing collector interest, especially in solid 18K gold. The inclusion of the original 18K solid gold buckle—now valued at around $2,000 on its own—adds intrinsic and secondary market value. Its quartz movement ensures reliable, low-maintenance wear, while the newly fitted black crocodile strap from Cartier (unworn) enhances both condition and presentation. Paired with a Cartier pouch and 2026 strap receipt, this piece offers a well-rounded ownership set that appeals to both collectors and first-time Cartier buyers seeking something beyond the standard catalogue.
PRODUCT INFO: Cartier Baignoire Watch; small model; 18K solid gold case; original 18K solid gold buckle; quartz movement; elongated oval case design; fitted with new unworn black crocodile strap from Cartier; discontinued version; includes Cartier pouch and 2026 strap receipt; iconic Cartier dress watch; made in Switzerland.