59 - Cartier - Panthère de Cartier "La Calda"

Cartier - Panthère de Cartier "La Calda" An extremely rare and precious Cartier Panthère bangle watch in 18-karat yellow gold with a wrap-around bracelet and a "ghost dial" Cal. Quartz, Case No. 661943, Dimensions 11 x 24 mm, circa 2000, Weight 106 g, Origin France, Original box Case: 18-karat gold, tsavorite, and onyx; heavy wrap-around bracelet; total length 175 mm. Dial: Gold-plated. Movement: Quartz. The Panthère de Cartier “La Calda” is one of the most extravagant and fascinating interpretations of the legendary panther motif. In this exceptional creation, high jewelry and watchmaking blend into a work of art in which the famous feline becomes the true focal point of the design. This rare ladies’ quartz watch is designed as a magnificent 18-karat gold bracelet. Its flowing, three-dimensional contours transition seamlessly into the expressive panther’s head. Vivid green eyes and deep-black onyx accents lend the creature that mysterious elegance and powerful presence that have made Cartier’s panther an icon of haute joaillerie for decades. The combination of precious gold, sensuous design, and the unmistakable Panthère motif embodies Cartier’s glamorous side. It is an exceptional collector’s piece for connoisseurs—one that far exceeds its function as a timekeeper and should instead be understood as a wearable work of art and a striking testament to the distinctive design language of the House of Cartier. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, requires restoration, capable of running. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species—such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard—are used in our catalog or on our website for illustrative purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.