#ChristmasWishes: Panthère Gardienne Wristwatch by Cartier
Ferocious
yet graceful, elusive yet cunning ― panthers are arresting beauties!
For
centuries, panthers are either celebrated in arts or worshiped as deities in
almost every culture. Every attribute of this creature represents esteemed
human values: its viciousness is associated with valour or heroism, its cunning
nature equates to intelligence and its poise movement represents magnificence.
While we
can only dream of domesticating the big cats as pets (unless your name is
Marchesa Luisa Casati), there is an easier way to heed the urge: Why don’t you
gift yourself or your significant other this dazzling piece of feline-esque
beauty this Christmas?
Why should I have it?
First,
Cartier is every girl’s – also stylish gentlemen – best friend, according to late Marilyn Monroe in her 1953 film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. For more than
100 years, the maison has created exceptional jewellery, timepieces, leather
goods and writing instruments fit for a king. This leads to its time-honoured motto, “Jeweller
of the Kings”. Furthermore, being part of Cartier's fine watchmaking portfolio, only a
lucky few can own it.
The
legend of the Panthère range can be traced back to the era of Cartier’s first
Director of Luxury Jewellery, the late Jeanne Toussaint.
Legend has it that
while Toussaint and Louis Cartier were spending their time in Africa, she spotted a panther and immediately exclaimed, “Onyx, diamonds, emeralds – a brooch!” And the rest, as they say, was
history.
But of this watch, its first permutation was a fully articulated panther
bracelet that could be draped around the wrist fluidly. Fast forward to 65
years later, the effort to push their boundaries continue with the conception
of this wristwatch.
How the wristwatch is made?
The
Cartier Panthère Gardienne wristwatch is made by the skilful hands of Cartier
watchmakers with high jewellery making approach. The discreet production process involves
a variety of process and each requires long man hours as constant precision is
the key in crafting this exquisite piece.
The eyes
are made from emerald while onyx is used for its spotted coat. Brilliant cut
diamonds pave its body and all these are set on white gold.
What makes it a stand out timepiece? Care to share?
The
standing out factor lies on the head of the panther. The head masks part of the
dial. To reveal the time, one has to lift its head. Furthermore, the supple
bracelet hugs the wrist whilst evoking a graphic interpretation of the wild
feline’s spotted coat.
Oh, my heart is roaring now when I look at it. How do I catch one?
As
mentioned earlier, only a lucky few can own it. Reason being, the watch is not
commercially produced for retail. Nevertheless, you can always walk
into Cartier and inquire with one of the Cartier sales assistants.
*Photos courtesy of Cartier
Cartier - Lot No. 3.14.00 Level 3 168, Pavilion
Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
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