Famous for creating some of the most magnificent, bold and important designs of jewellery since its beginnings, the story of the panther was first envisioned in 1914 when Louis Cartier created an invitation for a Jewellery exhibition featuring a lady with a panther executed by George Barbier. In the same year, Cartier released their very first lady’s wristwatch featuring onyx panther patterns and diamond-setting. Since then, it has become and iconic motif of Cartier witnessed in the collection of a wide array of royalties. Today, it has become an important collection of its own deeply rooted with the firm’s heritage and success.

In the early 1800s, French magician and clockmaker Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin created the world’s first mystery clock. In 1912, Cartier released their very first example dubbed as the Model A similarly featuring a totally transparent dial with only two hands for hours and minutes. A state of the art innovation and a triumph to haute horology, the mystery clocks have also become an icon of the Parisian House of Luxury.

The present timepiece is a masterpiece of its own. Combining two iconic features of Cartier, the firm released the exceptional lady’s wristwatch in 2016 called the Panthère Mystérieuse. Composed of 18K white gold and black lacquer, the watch features a design where the bedazzled panther motif is morphed into the construction of the case whilst featuring an off-centered mystery dial. Extremely eye catching and combined with excellence in craftsmanship, the present lady’s wristwatch is a red carpet delight. Offered in attractive overall condition and complete with its full set off accessories, this gem of a timepiece will surely impress any lady collector of fine high jewellery timepieces.