There is an iconic photograph of French actress Jeanne Moreau at Lido Beach, Venice, 1961, wearing a swimsuit, seated on a sun lounger, elbows on her knees, eyes lost in thought. She emits the kind of effortless, unaffected glamour that can’t be taught. She doesn’t need diamonds or excess. She wears a Cartier Baignoire Allongée—a watch that, like her, is impossibly elegant, and forever timeless.

Handcrafted in Cartier’s prestigious Paris atelier, this rare and highly collectible piece is a perfect balance of watchmaking, jewelry, and timeless Parisian chic. Its 47mm x 21mm elongated form defies convention, just as Cartier has done for over a century, turning a traditional timepiece into a sculptural statement. The Allongée design is more than just an aesthetic statement—it’s an intentional embrace of the wrist. The watch doesn’t merely sit; it spans, its fluid contours consuming the wrist bone, creating a seamless extension of the wearer’s movement. This sense of organic elongation gives the piece an undeniable presence. More than an accessory, it becomes part of you—graceful, effortless, and undeniably Cartier.

Like the film stars who wore it, there is something undeniably cinematic about this unisex watch. The striking Arabic numerals—with the enlarged 12 and 6 anchoring the design and the others clustered along the sides—create a sense of movement, both vintage and avant-garde. They curve gracefully along the dial, like a perfectly composed film shot, balancing boldness with elegance in a way only Cartier can.

Officially named in 1973, the Baignoire (French for “bathtub”) was inspired by everything from luxurious soaking tubs to the curved opera seats at the Palais Garnier—a fitting nod to the world of high society and haute design. The deep navy Cartier strap provides a striking contrast to the 18k golden case, adding an extra layer of sophistication.

Unlike its manually wound counterpart, this model is powered by a quartz movement, offering effortless precision and reliability. With the highly desirable “Made in France” stamp, this piece is part of an elite category of Cartier timepieces, handcrafted with the attention to detail and artistry that only the Paris atelier can provide.

Accompanied by its original box, papers, and Cartier hangtags, this Baignoire Allongée 18k Yellow Gold Model W1534636, is a stunning and rare investment piece poised to appreciate in both value and prestige.

Maker: Cartier
Model: Baignoire Allongée W1534636
Year: c. 2005
Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: White
Case Measurement: 47mm x 21mm
Movement: Quartz
Condition: Like New Condition
Weight:  Grams
Size: Adjustable, Fits Up to 8.0 Inch Wrist
Includes: Original Cartier Box, Papers and Hang-Tags
Made in France in limited quantity  

All of our pre-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date of purchase. Any damage due to accidents and/or wear and tear is excluded from this warranty. We do not recommend that vintage / pre-owned watches be submerged in water as we do not guarantee any waterproofing. 

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