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The Cartier Baignoire is based on an unnamed design from 1912 that was gifted by Louis Cartier to Russian Grand Duchess Pavlovna. The model was only released to the general public in 1957 under the ‘baignoire’ moniker, from the French word for bathtub. Fittingly, this elegant ladies model gives us the same fuzzy feeling as slipping into a warm bathtub! The Baignoire takes the traditional round watch shape but stretches and curves it into an evocative feminine design. Together with the slim strap that is hidden under the case, the Baignoire gives the impression of a watch merrily floating on top of the wrist. This 18k yellow-gold Baignoire measures 31 x 22 mm, a perfect ladies size that is neither hefty nor diminutive. This particular watch features an uncommon ‘fancy’ case compared to the average Baignoire due to the addition of an extra concave band (known as a ‘gadroon’) around the glass, which gives the impression of a stepped case.  The white dial with classic painted black Roman numerals features a “PARIS” signature at the 6 o’ clock position, indicating that the watch was sold by Cartier’s legendary flagship boutique at Place Vendôme. Moreover, the watch runs on a classic hand winding movement as opposed to the more common battery-driven versions. As tradition dictates, the crown is topped by an exquisite blue sapphire cabochon. The watch comes on a red lizard leather Cartier strap with an 18k yellow-gold Cartier folding clasp.