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Cartier Baignoire Allongée - Diamond Set

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This rare neo-vintage Cartier Baignoire Allongée, Reference 2515, captures the essence of Cartier’s enduring design legacy with remarkable clarity. Crafted in warm 18K rose gold, this piece features the elongated oval “Baignoire” case, whose name translates from French as bathtub—a reference to its fluid, curvaceous silhouette introduced in the early 20th century. With its extended 21 x 47mm dimensions, the Allongée variant takes that original concept and stretches it into pure elegance, making for a timepiece that sits effortlessly and dramatically across the wrist.

What truly elevates this particular example is its factory-set diamond bezel, which sparkles with subtle brilliance, as does the elegantly diamond-set crown—luxurious touches that maintain Cartier’s signature sense of restraint and balance. These elements add just the right amount of opulence to the guilloché-patterned dial, which itself is an exercise in quiet sophistication.

This watch is accompanied by its original Cartier box, papers, and 18K rose gold deployant clasp, ensuring a complete collector's set that is rarely encountered on the market today. The original deployant not only enhances the comfort of wear but also affirms the integrity and provenance of this exceptional piece.

Condition & Originality

This Baignoire Allongée is in amazing overall condition, with all components—dial, case, crown, movement, caseback, and deployant—remaining 100% original and untouched. The guilloché dial and diamonds are crisp and vivid, and the rose gold case retains its graceful contours with no signs of polishing or wear.

Recently inspected and functioning flawlessly, the mechanical movement runs smoothly and keeps excellent time. The piece is suitable for wear, yet it’s rare and elegant enough to remain a showpiece within any high-level collection.

Why It Matters

This is more than just a timepiece — it’s a sculptural expression of Cartier’s haute horlogerie and jewelry heritage, wrapped into one of the maison’s most daring case designs. Few watches so effectively bridge elegance and uniqueness, with the added prestige of complete original packaging and provenance.

Perfect for those who appreciate refined design, Parisian elegance, and vintage rarity, this piece is ideal for collectors and newcomers alike. Whether worn to a formal event or displayed in a curated collection, the Cartier Baignoire Allongée stands as a highly collectible, seldom-seen example of Cartier’s golden era.

Now available exclusively at our New York City flagship boutique and online at DannysVintageWatches.com. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a Cartier masterpiece with true presence and provenance.


Details:

  • SKU - 520
  • Reference Number - 2515
  • Crystal - Sapphire
  • Movement - Manual Wind
  • Year - 2000’s
  • Dial Color - White
  • Case Material - 18K Rose Gold
  • Bracelet Styles - Strap w/ Deployant 
  • Case Size - 21x47mm
  • Bezel Type - Rose Gold/Diamond
Key Specs
History

Cartier traces its origins to 1847, when Louis‑François Cartier took over his master’s Parisian jewellery workshop .  He built a clientele for finely crafted jewellery and watches and moved the business to Boulevard des Italiens in 1859, laying the foundations of a maison closely tied to Parisian elegance .  Alfred Cartier joined the family business and, in the early twentieth century, his three sons divided responsibilities: Louis remained in Paris, Jacques opened a London boutique in 1902 and Pierre established a New York presence in 1909 .  This international expansion brought the house to a global clientele of royalty, artists and industrialists and earned Cartier the moniker “Jeweler of Kings and King of Jewelers” .From its earliest years Cartier distinguished itself through creativity and technical innovation.  In 1904 Louis designed a wristwatch for the aviator Alberto Santos‑Dumont, combining a square case and leather strap so that the pilot could read the time without removing his hands from the controls .  The company embraced platinum in high jewellery when few others did and incorporated Art Deco geometry and exotic motifs such as the panther, which first appeared in a 1914 watch set with onyx and diamonds .  By 1912 Cartier was producing distinctive watch shapes like the Baignoire and Tortue , and in 1917 Louis created the rectangular Tank watch inspired by First World War armoured vehicles .These innovations coincided with a period of geographic and cultural expansion.  Cartier’s London and New York workshops enabled bespoke commissions for European royalty and American industrialists, and the maison’s use of platinum and coloured gemstones set trends in the Belle Époque and Art Deco periods .  Early wristwatches like the Santos and later the Tank expressed modernity at a time when pocket watches still dominated.  The house remained family‑owned until the mid‑1960s and later joined Richemont Group, yet it retained autonomy over design and craftsmanship .To collectors today Cartier represents a unique fusion of watchmaking and jewellery.  Its historic models—from the 1904 Santos to the Tank, Baignoire and Panthère—have endured because of clear design identities, elegant proportions and uncompromising finishing.  The maison’s willingness to experiment with shapes, materials and decorative motifs, while maintaining a consistent aesthetic language, continues to attract enthusiasts seeking watches that transcend the purely functional and express a century‑old heritage of Parisian luxury.