Cartier Panthère 1925 Panther Watch, Diamond Pavé, 18K Yellow Gold, Ivory Dial, Quartz

A Cartier Panthère 1925 in 18K yellow gold, its bezel and coiled panther covered in pavé diamonds, with an emerald eye and an ivory dial.

The Piece

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847, and the panther, first set on a watch dial in 1914, has been one of the house's emblems ever since.

The case is a closed ring in 18K yellow gold set all over with pavé diamonds, ending in a panther's head whose eye is a single pear-shaped emerald. The dial is ivory with a fine textured finish and slim gold hands, and the beige crocodile strap closes with a gold folding buckle.

The battery has been replaced, so the watch is ready to run. A spare beige leather strap in its original pack comes with it, and the watch is delivered in a house case in place of the original box. The photographs show the dial, the spare strap, the watch on a stand and on a wrist model, the case back and buckle, the case edge and the panther's head.

Details

• Maker: Cartier
• Model: Panthère 1925, ref. WF317551
• Material: 18K yellow gold case, diamond pavé bezel and panther head, emerald eye, crocodile leather strap with 18K yellow gold buckle
• Movement: Quartz, battery replaced
• Measurements: Case height 30 mm (1.18 in); width 29 mm (1.14 in), excluding crown; thickness 6 mm (0.24 in); wrist up to 15 cm (5.9 in), adjustable
• Colour: Ivory dial; yellow gold; beige strap
• Fastening: Gold folding buckle
• Included: Watch and one spare beige leather strap in its pack; no box

Condition

• Grade AB in Japan: good, with small marks.
• The crystal has surface scratches, the emerald has a small chip, and the case back shows scuffs and small scratches.
• The strap shows rubbing and the buckle shows small scratches; the dial and hands are clean.

Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.