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Cartier

Ref. HPI01480, 4221

Révélation d'une Panthère

A rare, stunning and “new-old-stock” white gold wristwatch with floating diamonds Panthère motif red lacquered dial, diamond-set bezel, guarantee and presentation box

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000
€22,100 - 44,200
$25,600 - 51,300
HK$381,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Cartier
Year
Circa 2021
Reference No
HPI01480, 4221
Case No
230481AX
Model Name
Révélation d'une Panthère
Material
18K white gold and diamonds
Calibre
Manual, cal. 430MC, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold and diamond-set Cartier deployant clasp
Dimensions
37mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Cartier guarantee card dated 18th December 2021, blank numbered certificate, instruction manual, red leather holder, loupe, 2 additional crocodile straps, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Graceful and majestic, the Panthère has long been the emblematic muse for Cartier since 1914. Embracing power, freedom and essence of femininity, it made its first appearance as a first commissioned “Lady With a Panther” illustration for a jewellery exhibition invitation by George Barbier. From abstract to figurative representation, Louis Cartier appointed Jeanne Toussaint, first woman to lead the creative department for the maison, from there onwards, she created a legacy of Panthère de Cartier that lasted decades and still going strong now.

Excelled with creativity and innovation, Cartier stunned the world of watchmaking in 2018 with the Révélation d’une Panthère watch. As magical as the famous mystery clock, the model features a spectacular design that forms the face of a panther which appears and disappears with the movements of the wrist. First outlined by a multitude of mobile tiny gold balls and in 2019, Cartier replaced the gold balls with 650 brilliant-cut diamonds like the present timepiece.

Cartier patented two applications for this creation: one for the nature of the fluid that regulates the speed at which the gold balls and diamonds move, the other for the completely invisible glass structure. Sized at 37mm and cased in white gold with the signature Cartier Red dial, the present unworn, “new-old-stock” gem is simply next-level compared to the 2018 release. The ultimate party trick that dress to impress, this timepiece accompanied with all its accessories is the one to go for.

Cartier

French
With the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open. 
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