Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Model Quartz

Despite the fact that Cartier is better known as a jewelry brand (perhaps one of the world's leading), its contribution to the art of watchmaking is by no means small. The very fact that the Santos model proudly bears the title of "the first men's wristwatch" is one of the testaments to the reputation of the brand's watchmaking division. Most series are created based on exceptional stories, journeys, or encounters with impressive personalities. Such is the case with the Panthère series – from archival photos of Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow wearing the watch, to contemporary paparazzi shots of Zendaya (who, by the way, is the face of Bvlgari) and Dua Lipa – there has always been serious interest surrounding the Panthère. Originally created in 1983 and aimed at the glamorous clientele of the 80s, the model was offered in mini, small, medium, and large sizes, as well as in two-tone and yellow gold versions. In 2004, Cartier discontinued the series, but in 2017, the Panthère was given a new chance – and it seized it in the most glamorous way possible. So – why did the Panthère become the watch for "the girls"? The celebrity association is factor number one. But Cartier is an undisputed leader in creating watches that are both recognizable and relatively accessible. Furthermore, the brand remains unsurpassed in the jewelry category when it comes to creating so-called "core collections". These are models like the Love bracelets and the Juste un Clou rings, which are easily recognizable as Cartier. They have become unique symbols of the fashion house, creating a sense of belonging to a distinctive "club". This is undoubtedly an intelligent way to build a loyal clientele from an early age. The defining characteristics of the Panthère series include a dial with Roman numerals, a square inner scale, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a sapphire cabochon that crowns the crown. The historical heritage, the brand's reputation, and the unconventional design make the models from the series some of the most preferred by contemporary trendsetters. The watch presented today is from the current Panthère model range – in size Medium. It features a steel case, the recognizable bracelet, and dimensions of 26.7 × 36.5 mm. Like all representatives of the series, this one has a silvered dial with Roman numerals and a blue sapphire cabochon on the crown.