Cartier Panthère 1280 2

Cartier Reference 1280 2 Panthère | A yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1995

Dial: silvered Caliber: cal. 157.06 quartz, 4 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold and diamond-set, case back secured by eight screws Case number: M'201'880 Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet with double folding clasp Size: 30 x 22 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 155 mm Signed: case, dial, and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: Cartier booklet and bifoldCartier’s association with the panther can be credited in large part to Jeanne Toussaint, who became the Maison’s haute joaillerie director in 1933. Nicknamed La Panthère for her bold personality and penchant for panther furs, Toussaint wove the exotic cat motif into many of Cartier's jewelry pieces. Fifty years later in 1983, the Maison would pay homage to the iconic big cat with the launch of the Panthère de Cartier watch collection. Compared to the bold black onyx, gold, and diamond-set examples of the Maison's earlier creations, the Panthère de Cartier watch features the brand's emblem in a rather subtle manner, as it was named after the flexible bracelet that mimics a panther's graceful movement. Considered unisex by most, the Panthère has been adored by both men and women alike, and is often seen in mainstream culture and frequently spotted on the wrists of Hollywood royalty.