CARTIER BAIGNOIRE CLOU DE PARIS PAVÉ DIAL
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.
The Clou de Paris motif, which has been part of Cartier's design repertoire since the early 1920s, extends from the bezel over the case to the dial and bracelet. The adaptation work lies in the proportions: The oval case requires a recalibration of the pattern for each curve segment. The yellow gold of the push-pieces on the folding clasp merges seamlessly into the bracelet.
100 brilliant-cut diamonds in a snow setting on the dial create an extra eye-catcher; on the case, inverted stones without a pronounced tip are used. Two different setting techniques for a special brilliance contrast are applied within the same piece. This is artisanally elaborate and one of the most consistent implementations of the Clou de Paris principle that Cartier has shown.
Movement: Quartz
Case Materials: Case and bangle in 18k Yellow Gold set with 171 brilliant-cut diamonds
Case Size: 24.6 mm
Water-Resistance: 30 m/ 3 atm.
Dial Features: Dial set with 100 brilliant-cut diamonds
Strap: Yellow Gold bangle set with diamonds
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