Cartier Panthere Watch HPI01381, 18 Carat Pink Gold, Diamond Bezel, Panther Head Bracelet, Quartz, Box and Guarantee Card

A Cartier Panthere in 18 carat pink gold, a diamond-set watch whose bracelet ends in a spotted panther head, with its box, guarantee card, setting pin and loupe.

The Piece

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, and made one of the first wristwatches, the Santos, in 1904.

The round case has a bezel set with a ring of small diamonds and a gold-coloured dial with a small diamond at twelve and blue steel hands. A sculpted panther head with black spots and green eyes sits above the dial, and the bracelet is made of lattice-textured pink gold links with a folding clasp.

The case measures 23.3 mm (0.92 in) by 40 mm (1.57 in) including the panther head, and the wrist size is about 16 cm (6.3 in). The previous owner sells it as near unused, with small scratches on the case, bezel and case back, and has inspected it but has not had it overhauled. It comes with the box, the Cartier guarantee card, a time-setting pin and a loupe. Nine photographs cover the bangle, the panther head, the dial, the case back, the clasp and the box contents.

Details

• Maker: Cartier
• Model: Panthere, reference HPI01381, quartz
• Material: 18 carat pink gold case and bracelet, set with diamonds on the bezel, as stated; carat weight not stated; gold-coloured dial with blue steel hands; panther head with black spots and green stone eyes
• Movement: Quartz, analogue display
• Measurements: Case 23.3 mm (0.92 in) by 40 mm (1.57 in) including the panther head; thickness 7.8 mm (0.31 in); wrist about 16 cm (6.3 in); weight about 98.6 g (3.48 oz)
• Water resistance: Everyday splash resistance only
• Colour: Pink gold; gold-coloured dial
• Fastening: Folding clasp
• Included: Cartier guarantee card, box, time-setting pin and loupe, as shown in the last photograph

Condition

• Grade A in Japan: very good, with small scratches on the case, bezel and case back.
• Sold as near unused and checked by the previous owner; no overhaul history is stated.
• Box, guarantee card, time-setting pin and loupe included.

Condition grade A (good) 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.