Carla Gem Buyo

Metro Luxe & Less: Why The Cocktail Watch Is The Season’s Most Elegant Accessory

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<div><em>Welcome to the latest installment of </em><a href="https://metro.style/fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Metro.Style</em></a><em>&#x27;s shopping edit: <strong>Metro Luxe &amp; Less</strong>, a weekly series that pairs luxury fashion with its more accessible counterparts, showing you how to achieve the same look and feel across varying price points. </em></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764224689088BANNER.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Metro Luxe and Less Cartier Article by Carla Buyo"/><span class="fr-inner">Metro Luxe &amp; Less: The Cocktail Watch</span></span></span></div><p>The<strong> cocktail watch</strong> is quietly dominating the jewelry landscape this season, emerging as a key accessory that bridges the gap between timepiece and fine jewelry. Defined by its petite proportions and jewelry-first design approach, the cocktail watch trend is a return to understated glamour. Compared to oversized watches of recent years, these pieces sit flatter on the wrist, emphasize distinct shapes—often oval, tonneau, or cushion—and double as evening jewelry.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Decorated Wrists</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764224804770RUNWAY.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Elle Fanning at the 77th Cannes Film Festival</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Fueling the revival is the watch that sparked it all: the <strong>Cartier Baignoire</strong>. Over the past year, its presence on A-list wrists has helped push the cocktail watch back into cultural relevance. Cartier ambassador <strong>Elle Fanning </strong>has been frequently photographed wearing the contemporary Baignoire, styling it with red carpet-ready looks and relaxed dresses during her downtime. Meanwhile, <strong>Kylie Jenner</strong> has shown a preference for a vintage Baignoire, often pairing it with her signature street style</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764224832573Screen Shot 2025-11-27 at 2.14.57 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Kylie Jenner wearing a vintage Cartier Baignoire</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Their influence has helped reintroduce the century-old design to a new audience, making the Baignoire the emblem of the cocktail watch renaissance.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.cartier.com/en-us/watches/collections/baignoire/baignoire-watch-size-17-CRWGBA0050.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Luxury Pick: Cartier Baignoire</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764224971390LUXE PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Cartier Baignoire | P952,000</span></span></span></div><p>The Cartier Baignoire remains one of the most distinctive silhouettes in watchmaking. Introduced in 1912 and refined throughout the mid-20th century, the watch earned its name—<em>baignoire</em>, French for “bathtub”—from its elongated oval form. Its proportions were conceived by Louis Cartier himself, and for decades it quietly circulated among French film stars and discreetly stylish society women who preferred understated luxury over bold statements. </p><div><br/></div><p>Today’s Baignoire models stray true to the original DNA. The watch features a quartz movement, an 18k yellow gold case, a beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon, and a silvered dial. </p><div><br/></div><p>Its refined scale and sculptural form have made it a modern icon—with eveningwear, streetwear, and tailored day looks.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.zalora.com.ph/p/coach-sammy-gold-stainless-steel-bracelet-analog-women-s-watch-co-14504417-gold-3615292" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Smart Find: Coach Sammy Gold Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764225040451LESS PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Coach Sammy Gold Stainless Steel Bracelet | P11,900</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>For an accessible alternative that mirrors the Baignoire’s clean, oval aesthetic, the Coach Sammy Gold Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch delivers strong design value. While distinct in branding and materials, it captures the streamlined elegance of a cocktail watch and offers a polished introduction to the trend. Key details include an analog display, a sleek oval dial, four dot indexes, and a slender bracelet that echoes the delicacy and grace of heritage cocktail watches.</p><div><br/></div><p>Coach’s simple geometry and gold-tone finish make it an easy, everyday option for those exploring the trend without the investment of a Cartier timepiece.</p><div><br/></div><p>As the cocktail watch continues its quiet ascent, its appeal lies in the balance of subtlety and sophistication.</p>

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Metro Luxe & Less: Why The Cocktail Watch Is The Season’s Most Elegant Accessory

Carla Buyo

Published Nov 30, 2025 12:00 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 30, 2025 12:26 PM PHT

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