196 Cartier A fine and elegant, Mini Panthère, quartz wristwatch in white gold, with diamond-set case, pink dial and box.
Estimate: € 8.000 – 16.000
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- Model Mini Panthère
- Year Circa 1990s
- Reference 2363
- Case Material 18K white and diamonds
- Case Number 913901CD
- Bracelet Material 18K white gold Cartier bracelet, approximate lentgh 140mm
- Movement Quartz, jewelled
- Dimension 17mm width x 23.5mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by booklets and fitted presentatiion box.
Introduced during the exuberant years of the 1980s and rooted in Cartier’s long-standing tradition of transforming timekeepers into jewels, the Panthère rapidly became one of the Maison’s most recognisable creations. The present Mini Panthère, reference 2363, distils that identity into its most refined and intimate expression.
Executed in white gold, this example elevates the Panthère’s inherently sensual design to a level of discreet luxury. The softly curved square case, framed by its signature rows of screws, is here enriched by a diamond-set surround that adds depth and texture to the composition. The interplay between polished white gold and the luminous accents of the setting creates a subtle architectural tension, highlighting Cartier’s mastery in balancing ornament and restraint.
The dial, rendered in a delicate pink tone, introduces an unexpected yet harmonious contrast. Black Roman numerals stretch elegantly across the dial in Cartier’s unmistakable typography.
In the Mini Panthère, the watch approaches the realm of high jewellery, becoming less an instrument of timekeeping and more a precious object worn on the wrist. Its compact dimensions enhance its elegance, allowing the white gold bracelet, composed of supple, articulated links, to drape fluidly and comfortably, almost like a fine bracelet rather than a conventional watch strap.
Cartier has long understood that true elegance lies in proportion and harmony rather than size. The Mini Panthère captures this idea perfectly. This example stands today as a testament to Cartier’s unique ability to blur the boundaries between watchmaking and jewellery.
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