What kind of watches do top celebrities choose? Celebrity Watch Hunting is a series of columns that showcases private moments of celebrities from around the world. This time, we'll be introducing the watch chosen by Catherine Deneuve, one of France's most famous actresses!
カトリーヌ・ドヌーヴ
"The great actress Catherine Deneuve has been confirmed to appear in director Hirokazu Koreeda's new film!" This news, announced exactly one year ago in the summer of 2018, likely surprised movie fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Catherine Deneuve is one of the greatest actresses in French cinema, having appeared in over 100 films. The 1964 tragic love musical film "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" is an overwhelming masterpiece, featuring Michel Legrand's famous songs and Deneuve's beautiful singing and dancing. This film made Deneuve a global star, and she has continued to attract attention from around the world as both a talented actress and a true Parisian woman who grew up in Paris.
The photo we're introducing today was taken at the Cannes Film Festival the year after The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was released. She wears a girly updo and a voluminous fur coat, in keeping with her character in the film. The watch she wears on her wrist seems to enhance the aura she exudes. The distinctive oval shape of the Cartier Baignoire is clearly visible.
"Baignoire" means bathtub in French. The nickname dates back to the 1910s, when Louis Cartier created an oval-shaped watch. It wasn't until the late 1950s that the design that remains relevant today was born. With its slightly curved dial and shape that hugs the wrist, its simple yet somehow sensual appearance has captivated women throughout the ages.
Deneuve has been seen wearing the baignoire here for years.
Cartier
"Baignoire"
Deneuve is known to be a Japanophile and has visited the country many times, including in 2018 to celebrate her 75th birthday in Japan to receive the Praemium Imperiale Award.
In recent years, she has been seen wearing watches from brands such as Patek Philippe, Chanel, and Jaeger-LeCoultre, proving her love for watches. At the same time, we also get a glimpse into her fashion philosophy, which has always been based on the importance of watches.
