Cartier Panthère Yellow Gold - Small Model - 1998 (full set)

The missing link between Madonna, Margaret Thatcher and Keith Richards

Description

Cartier has always been a master of form and design. The daring — perhaps even audacious — idea of combining a square case with rounded edges and slender, elongated links could only have been conceived by Cartier. The result is a triumph, reinterpreted over the years in solid gold, gold and steel, steel, diamonds, large and small sizes alike.

This Cartier Panthère small model in 18-carat yellow gold is perhaps the purest expression of the design — the most precious, the most elegant, and unmistakably feminine.

Its dial, stripped of any date window, recalls the earliest Panthère creations — simple, balanced, and serene. The small model feels distinctly refined (compared to the classic size, often seen on both women’s and men’s wrists), and perhaps even more delightful to wear than its larger counterpart.

As if the watch weren’t already complete, it comes accompanied by its original Cartier box and papers, dated from 1998.

How to wear it?

A metal bracelet always lends a touch of sportiness. Yet when that metal is gold — and the bracelet crafted from such fine, fluid links — it becomes almost jewel-like. Françoise wears it with ease, as an everyday companion that just as effortlessly elevates an evening look.

Why did Françoise choose it?

If Françoise chose it, she's not the only one! The Panthère has long adorned the wrists of actresses, musicians, and women of influence. If there were one Cartier to wear for a lifetime, Françoise would choose the Panthère. Its supple metal bracelet — in any finish — offers exceptional comfort and enduring strength.

This small model remains the most discreet and refined of them all — a timeless investment that will never lose its radiance.

History

Born in the spirited energy of the 1980s, when Michèle Kaouni led creation at Cartier, the Panthère watch embodies movement, sensuality, and grace. Its name comes from its bracelet: supple and fluid, echoing the feline’s smooth, sinuous stride.

The Panthère, long a symbol of Cartier, first appeared in 1914 on a ladies’ wristwatch adorned with onyx and diamonds — a motif that would become iconic.

From its release, the Panthère captivated a diverse and glamorous audience like Madonna, Keith Richards, Margaret Thatcher. And perhaps soon, you?