Lot 1026

Cartier Panthere in 18K Gold with Diamonds, Box

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Estimate:
$14,000 - $18,000
Sold For:
$15,000
Brand:
Cartier
Category:
Accessory, Box, Watch
Sold for $15,000
From: 1141 Fine Jewelry, Watches & Handbags

Description & Details

Summary of Key Characteristics
CIRCA: 1990s
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold with diamond pave
DIAL: Antique white dial with printed Roman numerals
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original brick link bracelet in 18K yellow gold with diamond pave
CASE DIMENSIONS: 17 mm wide x 23 mm lug-to-lug
BRACELET SIZE: 6 inches
SERIAL NUMBER: C29655
REFERENCE NUMBER: 1130 1
CALIBER: ETA back set
MOVEMENT: Quartz
The Cartier Panthere was introduced in 1987, a slightly softened take on the Santos profile. It was named after Jeanne Toussaint, Louis' Cartier's Head of jewelry design. She was a strong independent woman and the watch was sold to strong independent women of the 1980s and 1990s. Today, its a design icon and this small size one has a sculptural, jewel-like quality to it.
• Condition: Dial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent with minor handling wear. Case has been customized with pave diamonds. Movement is running at time of cataloging Overall, the present example is in excellent condition.  Accompanied by a Cartier box.