Cartier Panthere Watches

About Cartier Panthere Watches

Although the Cartier Panthere was first introduced in the early 1980's, the timepiece has its origins in the early 1900's. A woman named Jeanne Toussaint was a Parisian style icon in the twentieth century, and her nickname was “La Panthere.” She became acquainted with Cartier founder Louis Cartier, and the two began collaborating for the brand—Toussaint later became one of Cartier’s most famous creative directors. In 1914, the brand debuted the first wristwatch to bear the now iconic panther—a bracelet watch with onyx and diamonds used to create the fur of the panther. This was the first time Cartier had incorporated a panther motif as a trademark on their timepieces and jewelry. Since then, the panther has become a distinctive symbol for the Cartier brand.

When the first watch bearing the Cartier Panthere named debuted in 1983, it quickly became one of the brand’s most popular timepieces for both men and women. From Cartier enthusiasts to celebrities like Pierce Brosnan and Tina Turner, everyone was after the signature timepiece. It even made several appearances in film, including the 1987 classic Wall Street.