Cartier Panthère Ruban 'Mother Of Pearl'

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 Panthere. The Panthere 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 white gold with a gorgeous correct 18K white gold bracelet. This piece features a diamond bezel, mother of pearl Roman dial topped with blued steel hands. Dating back to the 2000s, this piece remains in excellent condition.

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.

There aren’t enough adjectives in the English, or French, dictionary to describe how incredibly elegant this piece really is!