CARTIER PANTHÉRE

Panthère de Cartier small model watch in 18k yellow gold.

Since it was founded in 1847, Cartier has been inspired by the elegant, sinuous panther, using it as a motif in some of its most magnificent jewelry and jewelry watches, including pieces made for the Duchess of Windsor. The jewelers and designers in Cartier’s Paris atelier continue to create sumptuous jeweled renditions of the graceful feline, but one of the more accessible and widely recognized interpretations is the Panthère de Cartier watch collection.

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The Panthère de Cartier mini model watch, in 18k gold, set with diamonds.

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The Panthère de Cartier Manchette cuff watch in 18k yellow gold, set with black lacquer.

The panther is more than a mere symbol for Cartier. It is a timeless icon, predatory yet elegant, restrained yet always ready to pounce

The Panthère de Cartier Royale, one of Cartier’s jeweled interpretations of its signature motif.

The Panthère de Cartier double loop bracelet watch, small model, in 18k yellow gold.

The Panthère de Cartier Lovee, one of Cartier’s jeweled interpretations of its signature motif.

Originally introduced in 1984, the Panthère de Cartier watch collection became the ultimate, if not the most literal, interpretation of the signature Cartier motif.

Originally introduced in 1984, the Panthère de Cartier watch collection became the ultimate, if not the most literal, interpretation of the signature Cartier motif. In 2017, Cartier began to introduce new iterations of the iconic design, and the Panthère is a hit all over again. It has a new, more supple bracelet construction and an updated movement, but otherwise the design is exactly the same as the original, with its signature square case with screws on the bezel, Roman numerals, railway track index, and a tiny Cartier logo embossed in the X digit. There are a few new variations on the design, including a wraparound bracelet style — in a double or triple-loop format — and a Manchette cuff design that accentuates the flowing, silky bracelet. A partly open-worked bracelet on some models reveals a glimpse of the skin and lightens the material to create a casual yet stylish piece. The new collection also includes models set with lacquer or diamonds on the bezel or the bracelet links. Metal options include stainless steel or 18k white, yellow, or rose gold. The new Panthère is a full collection, with multiple references in several sizes, including a mini size that is perfect for pairing or layering with bracelets. The Panthère is now a modern icon and a future collector’s item.