Cartier Panthère Diamonds

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. Over the last hundred years or so, Cartier has introduced some of the most recognizable watch designs in history, from the Tank to the Santos to the Crash. In the realm of ladies’ watches, few pieces possess the elegance and timeless appeal of the Panthère. The Panthère has a history intimately intertwined with Cartier's. During the First World War, the Parisian maison designed a ladies’ wristwatch featuring 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 white gold with a gorgeous, correct 18K white gold bracelet. This piece features a diamond bezel, a diamond-set bracelet and case, and a white ‘Roman’ dial topped with blued steel hands.  This piece is powered by a quartz movement, befitting a jewelry-forward piece like this one. This watch is elegance personified in white 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 important events.