Parisian Grace — The Elliptical Icon of Cartier

With its fluid lines and unmistakable silhouette, the Cartier Baignoire is a true symbol of French elegance. This rare Ref. 78094, crafted in the 1980s, features a slim 18k yellow gold case in the model’s signature oval “bathtub” shape — an ode to timeless femininity and design purity.

What makes this example especially sought after is its double “Paris” signature — found on both the original white dial and engraved into the caseback, denoting it was retailed from Cartier’s legendary Paris boutique. Paired with classic Roman numerals and blued steel hands, this Baignoire exudes subtle sophistication from every angle.

Completed by the original Cartier folding clasp in 18k gold, this piece is a rare find — elegant, collectible, and imbued with the understated charm that defines vintage Cartier at its best.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched white Paris dial in great condition 
• original hands & crown
  

STRAP & CLASP:

• brown La Croisette leather strap showing signs of use and is fitting up to 17 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
  
• original 18k yellow gold Cartier folding clasp

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 18k yellow gold "Paris" case with screw down case back
  
• 22 mm (without crown) / 31.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 13 mm (between lugs) / 7 mm thick
• year: 1980s
• reference: 78094
• total weight: 34 g

MOVEMENT:

• Cartier manual movement
• professionally service 05/2025
  
• +9 sec/d / 310°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #960