The New Panthère de Cartier

Panthère de Cartier: An Iconic Jewelry Timepiece

The Panthère de Cartier watch represents a true masterpiece in jewelry-making, blending art and craftsmanship into a stunning timepiece. This iconic watch is reimagined in various luxurious designs, each offering a unique interpretation of its elegant and animal-inspired aesthetic. Cartier pushes creative boundaries by combining motifs inspired by the zebra and tiger, enhancing the watch with animal patterns and diamond-adorned bracelets, making each model a distinct expression of artistic brilliance.

Cartier’s creative vision for the Panthère watch embraces the best of both the zebra and tiger motifs, incorporating these elements into a harmonious design. Known as the “Cartier Magicien” vision, this design brings together contrasting colors, materials, and animal motifs into a beautiful composition. The watch embraces vibrant hues, including black and golden-brown lacquer, pavé diamonds, and the warm tones of spessartites in orange and yellow, capturing the energy of the wild.

As a true jewelry creation, the Panthère de Cartier watch demands exceptional craftsmanship. The hand-applied lacquer work, fired at high temperatures within Cartier’s Maison des Métiers d'Art, adds a layer of rich texture to the watch. The snow-setting technique adorns the dial with 145 brilliant-cut diamonds, adding unparalleled brilliance. The bracelet of the Panthère watch features 314 brilliant-cut diamonds and 86 spessartites, each set and polished meticulously by hand. The entire watch takes over 110 hours to create, showcasing Cartier’s dedication to perfection.

The Panthère de Cartier collection also offers semi-paved designs in rose and yellow gold. These versions showcase a refined elegance with diamonds arranged in a gradient across the bracelet. The white dial, surrounded by a diamond-set bezel, contrasts beautifully with the case, elevating the watch’s sophistication while maintaining a modern touch.

Technical Details of the Panthère de Cartier

Panthère de Cartier (Rose Gold Model) 
Case and Bracelet: Set with 398 brilliant-cut diamonds (3.36 ct), spessartites, and lacquer in black and golden-brown shades. 
Dial: Rose gold dial set with 145 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.38 ct) and black lacquer. 
Hands: Steel sword-shaped hands with rose gold finish. 
Movement: Quartz 
Dimensions: 36.5 mm x 26.7 mm 
Thickness: 6.8 mm 
Water Resistance: Up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)

Other Variants 
Case and Bracelet: Semi-paved with brilliant-cut diamonds ranging from 175 to 187 (1.07 ct to 3.49 ct). 
Dial: Silver dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands. 
Movement: Quartz 
Dimensions: Between 25 x 20 mm and 36.5 x 26.7 mm 
Thickness: Varies from 6 mm to 6.8 mm 
Water Resistance: Up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)

Cartier’s Panthère watches continue to blend fine jewelry artistry with luxury timekeeping, making them timeless icons in the world of horology.