The panther holds a special place in the history of the world’s most famous jeweler.

During the First World War, the Parisian maison designed a ladies’ wristwatch with a spotted diamond and onyx pattern. Commissioned by Louis Cartier, it was a gift to Belgian-French jeweler Jeanne Toussaint, whom he referred to as ‘La Panthère.’

Over a century later, the Panthère line is still a fixture in the catalog, and the big cat motif appears frequently on watches, jewelry, and more.

This particular Panthère de Cartier — which is housed in a 27mm stainless steel case with a sapphire cabochon crown, a sapphire crystal, and a polished bezel — features a satin silver dial with printed 'Roman' indices, an outer ‘railroad’ minute track, and a matching, blued-steel 'sword' handset.

Powered by a quartz movement and paired to a matching, stainless steel multi-link bracelet, this svelte wristwatch is the very essence of Cartier — beautiful, elegant, and lasting.

Whether you wear this special piece as an accompaniment to evening-wear or as an everyday watch, a Panthère is always appropriate.