{"product_id":"cartier-baignoire-mini-wgba0017-silver-dial","title":"Cartier Baignoire Mini WGBA0017 Silver Dial","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1876px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2146%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7743%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6218%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1354%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2146%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike New (9\/10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7743%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6218%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1354%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Baignoire belongs to one of Cartier’s longest-running traditions: treating the shape of the case as the starting point of the watch. Its elongated oval form traces its identity to Cartier designs from the early 20th century, offering a softer counterpoint to the geometric Tank and Santos. The Baignoire Mini Ref. WGBA0017 distills that history into particularly compact proportions, using yellow gold, a silvered dial and the maison’s familiar Roman numerals to create a watch whose character comes primarily from shape rather than complication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appeal of the WGBA0017 lies in how little it needs to communicate its identity. The 18K yellow gold case measures just 24.6 × 18.7 mm, with its continuous oval profile framing a silvered dial with black Roman numerals and blued-steel sword-shaped hands. The beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon adds one of Cartier’s most recognizable finishing details. There is no seconds hand, date or additional display to interrupt the composition. The quartz movement supports that simplicity, allowing the Baignoire to remain exceptionally compact while keeping the emphasis firmly on Cartier’s case design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese dimensions make the Baignoire Mini feel closer to a piece of fine jewellery than a conventional round wristwatch. Its narrow oval case follows the wrist discreetly, while yellow gold gives such a small object enough warmth and presence to remain noticeable. The black leather strap creates a strong contrast with the case and reinforces the classical character of the design. Because there is so little visual mass, details such as the blue hands, curved case and sapphire cabochon become more important in daily wear. It is intentionally petite rather than simply a scaled-down version of a larger watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is configured with a 24.6 × 18.7 mm 18K yellow gold case, silvered dial, black leather strap and 18K yellow gold pin buckle. The dial features black Roman numerals and blued-steel sword-shaped hands, while the beaded crown is set with a sapphire cabochon. The watch is quartz powered, so a conventional mechanical power-reserve figure is not applicable. No specific information regarding cosmetic condition, polishing history, box and papers, provenance, battery replacement or previous servicing has been provided, and these details therefore remain unconfirmed rather than assumed. With a small polished gold case, preservation of the case profile and surface condition are particularly worthwhile points to assess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Baignoire Mini suits a collector who sees Cartier watches primarily through the lens of design and proportion. It does not rely on mechanical complexity to justify its place; the case itself is the defining idea. Within a collection dominated by larger mechanical watches, it can provide an entirely different perspective on watchmaking—one where elegance, recognizable form and the relationship between watch and jewellery take precedence over movement architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cartier Baignoire Mini Ref. WGBA0017 is a reminder that a watch can have considerable identity at very small scale. Its yellow gold oval case, Roman numeral dial, blued hands and sapphire-set crown reduce Cartier’s design vocabulary to a few carefully judged elements. The result is simple, distinctly Cartier and best appreciated for the strength of its proportions rather than the complexity within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24.6 mm × 18.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silvered Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Blued-Steel Sword-Shaped Hands, and Beaded Crown Set with a Sapphire Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Leather Strap with 18K Yellow Gold Pin Buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartz \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67580069806380,"sku":null,"price":10988.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/WGBA0017-4511128680EY-1.jpg?v=1791361493","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/cartier-baignoire-mini-wgba0017-silver-dial","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}