artier is never more true to itself than when it asserts its singularity through the diversity of its creations. Lou Doillon, the embodiment of French elegance, also shares this talent for versatility and consistency. A writer, illustrator, musician, actress and model, this multi-faceted artist is one-of-a-kind.
Doillon’s singularity resonates with Baignoire, the watch for which Cartier has imagined an infinite number of possibilities. With its iconic oval shape and ability to reinvent itself, it’s the perfect choice for day or night, for every day wear or for a special occasion. For a year now, it has been playing with balance and proportions, just like the bangle version which remains true to itself while transforming the codes.
Today, Cartier is unveiling four new versions.
The first, a mini version, reveals a lacquered dial in black, plum or bronze, encircled by the watch’s emblematic gold ribbon. With its monochrome leather strap, it exudes absolute elegance.
The second version exaggerates the size of the mini Baignoire bangle in yellow gold, transposing its codes onto a generous, opulent, voluptuous version.
Its preciousness is magnified with a version of the bangle in rose gold and a bezel paved with a row of diamonds. The jewellers chose a triangle setting to respect the purity of the case’s curve.
Finally, representing the pinnacle of refinement, an even more jewelled Baignoire features a mother-of-pearl dial in the centre of its paved yellow gold bezel, with a slightly domed effect that adds depth and texture.
The history of this great Cartier watchmaking classic tells the story of its ability to evolve. The result of a long reflection on the watchmaking form, the Baignoire from 1973 onwards displays its signature details: a dome-shaped crystal, a dial with Roman numerals and a smooth gold bezel.
With the Baignoire watch, the distinction between Cartier’s two main professions disappears and watchmaking becomes jewellery. This gentle ambiguity is confirmed by associating the watch with other icons of the Maison, such as the Juste un Clou and Love bracelets, by day or by night.
