The amazing CARTIER Baignoire was introduced by Cartier in 1912. This amazing watch was created by Louis Cartier that captured in a magical way a new version of the classic round watch into something really unique. As odd as it seems the new watch had the shape of a bathtub in french a Baignoire!
Small model yellow gold, alligator strap and Quartz movement.
CARTIER Baignoire
The Baignoire Allongee with its white gold set diamonds case with brilliant cut and an alligator strap combined with its 1917 MC manual movement.
CARTIER Baignoire
Favoured from many important women in the past such as Catherine Deneuve and Romy Schneider.
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The famous Louis Cartier first introduced in 1906 the Tonneau-barrel shaped cases, where Tonneau in the french word for barrel. Just two years after the introduction of the famous Santos, the first men watch with a square shape.
THE TONNEAU Milestones
In 1906 Cartier is interrupting the tradition of pocket watches quite famous till now with the introduction of Tonneau.
in 1907 Cartier is women’s version that keeps the shape of the Tonneau case and add a sparkle with the amazing bracelets made from natural pearls, platinum and gold.
CARTIER TONNEAU
In 1911 Cartier is changing the way the lugs are connecting with the case and introduce the famous tube screws.
In 1924 in New York, Cartier is adopting a more girly approach that is reflected to its unique model that combines in the most absolute way the pearl bracelet with the pave diamonds on the case.
Moving one decades later the Tonneau collection comes back in 2004 with a model that personally brings me back a lot of memories of 1911. This specific model comes with a diamond bezel and a toile poudree strap.
In 2005 Cartier is introducing a unique men’s watch that is featuring a dual time zone.
Cartier Tonneau Dual Time
In 2019 Cartier is coming back with two amazing models an updated design of the previous models and a skeleton dual time zone a certainly upgraded and beautiful version of the 2005 model.
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The Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch was created in 2007 as Cartier wanted to add to its magnificent collection something new that would challenge the watch world. Its unique aesthetic made a huge impact to the watch society, inspired from Balloons therefore the round shape reflected in its designs taking its name from the french “ballon” with its unique winding mechanism that add the BLUE in its name with the characteristic unique sapphire crown trademark for the Cartier watches.
CARTIER BALLON BLUE
CARTIER BALLON BLUE Designs
Cartier Ballon Blue throughout the years and the milestones over the designs evolution from 2007 till present:
Blue Sapphire Cabochon: Its trademark blue sapphire integrated perfectly in its secured case to eliminate the cracks of the glass.
Blue Sapphire Cabochon
Roman Index: The Roman hour markers in the rounded case excellent example of the unique Cartier design
Cartier Numerals
Guilloché Dial: The unique guilloché dial that decorates the Cartier watches with its unique patterns representing waves and sunrays.
Cartier Guilloché Dial
Rounded Case: The perfectly rounded case is a departure from the traditional rectangular shapes seen in other Cartier collections. It offers a modern, elegant look.
Blue Sapphire Cabochon: The crown is adorned with a blue sapphire cabochon, which is seamlessly integrated into the case design. This flash of colour is a classic Cartier design feature. In other designs we can find a spinel Crown.
Roman Numerals: The classic Roman numeral hour markers are slightly distorted by the curvature of the case, adding a unique visual effect.
Guilloché Dial: Many Ballon Bleu models feature a guilloché dial, showcasing Cartier’s commitment to exquisite craftsmanship.
Sword-Shaped Hands: The blue steel hands are a signature detail of Cartier watches.
Versatile Strap Options: Available with both metal bracelets and leather straps, allowing for a personalized touch.
CARTIER BALLON Materials and Finishes
The Ballon Bleu de Cartier is available in a variety of materials to cater to different preferences and occasions:
Stainless Steel: This unique material offers an easy to wear watch for everyday life
Yellow Gold: Ballon Blue in yellow gold offers a touch of luxury. An elegant amazing watch.
Rose Gold: This new material that is trending in high end jewellery. A loved one that creates a unique aesthetic.
Two-Tone: Do you want to wear something luxury and yet that can be adopted in everyday life then this is the combination for you.
Diamond-Set: For the people that just want to feel the luxury of precious stones in their everyday life.
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Cartier HISTORY is a very interesting one that started 2 centuries ago. The beginning was in the city of light, in Paris on the 2nd December of 1819 when Louis-François Cartier was born. Nothing could prepare the world of what was about to happen as the chance was not on Louis Francois side. Cartier was born in a middle class modest family and nothing could prepare us or imply that this young men would be one of the most important names in the history of jewellery and watch making, symbolising in the next few years the elegance and perfection.
His father was Pierre a metal worker while his mother Elisabeth worked as a laundry woman. When he finished school he completed a watchmaker apprenticeship under Adolph Picard. Pierre turned up to be an intelligent young businessman, jeweler and watch maker and these three charismatic elements of his personality unique combination made Cartier the iconic brand that we now love.
CARTIER HISTORY
CARTIER History 1847
Louis-François was only 28 years old when he founded Cartier, in 1847. As Louis took over his employer’s store on the famous Parisian street Rue Montorgueil he started forming a new strategy that would attract a broader new audience.
This was a historic moment for the jewellery world as Louis-François was the first to introduce ‘imaginative jewellery’ as well as ‘fashion and novelty items’. As this was his first experiment towards that direction, the collection that he created was actually a curated selection of designs coming from local jewels manufacturers that were sold under his own brand. Almost ten years later in 1853 Cartier decided to move his store to Place du Palais-Royale, a posh street with high end shops.
In 1859 Louis-François opened his second shop at Boulevard des Italiens. This time the opening was grande as Cartier was endorsed by Princess Mathilde and Empress Eugenie marking his international successful future as a globally recognised high end jewellery brand.
1859, Cartier Boulevard des Italiens.
In 1874 Louis-François son Alfred joined the family business broadening the product connection and working parallel with his father on this amazing business journey. The successful team were able to broaden the aristocratic clients of the brand.
In 1899 Louis moved the Parisian brand to Rue de la Paix. Louis Cartier is considered to be as one of the most important creators of the revolutional watches that Cartier presented as he was the creative mind behind the famous mystery clock. Mystery Clock was a type of clock with a transparent dial and was named mystery as its mechanism was hidden. Louis created also fashionable wristwatches and exotic orientalist Art Deco designs, including the colourful “Tutti Frutti” jewels.
1993 RICHEMONT GROUP
In 1993 Cartier was sold to Richemont Group
In 2024 Richemont appointed as the new CEOs at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels Louis Fera following his successful previous career as the CEO of Vacheron Costantin since 2017.
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