Cartier is responsible for some of the most recognizable and successful wristwatches in the history of modern horology. The definitive expert on watch design, the French maison has always been a leader in challenging conventional approaches to watchmaking while pioneering new styling as a fixture in the broader fashion world.
In the span of the last hundred years or so, Cartier has pushed some of the most recognizable watch designs in history, from the Tank to the Santos to the Crash. In the realm of lady’s watches, few pieces possess the elegance and timeless appeal of the Panthère. The Panthère has a history that is intimately intertwined with the story of Cartier. During the First World War, the Parisian maison designed a ladies’ wristwatch with a spotted diamond and onyx pattern. Commissioned by Louis Cartier, it was a gift to Belgian-French jeweler Jeanne Toussaint, whom he referred to as ‘La Panthère.’
Over a century later, the Panthère line is still a fixture in the Cartier catalog, and the big cat motif appears frequently on watches, jewelry, and more. This particular Panthère de Cartier is a ladies’ staple, fashioned in 18K rose gold with a gorgeous double wrap correct 18K rose gold bracelet. This piece features a factory diamond set bezel, white Roman dial completed with a chemin de fer minute track, and topped with blued steel hands.
This piece is powered by a quartz movement, befitting a jewelry-forward piece like this one. What's more, this piece is delivers with all of its factory goodies including its inner box, outer box, papers and Certificate of Origin.
This watch is elegance personified in rose gold. It is truly the most elevated expression of Cartier for women, and would serve as an accent in a seasoned collection, or as a token dress watch for that momentous occasion.