A timeless luxury icon, this Cartier Panthère reference 187949 (W25028B5) perfectly captures the elegance and sophistication that made the Panthère one of the defining watch designs of the 1980s and 1990s. Combining jewellery-like refinement with everyday wearability, it remains one of Cartier’s most desirable and recognisable creations.

This particular example features the highly sought-after one-row bracelet design, with a single line of 18ct yellow gold centre links set within the stainless steel bracelet. The result is a refined and understated appearance that many collectors prefer over the heavier multi-row variants.

Key Details

• Model: Cartier Panthère Medium Model
• Reference: 187949 / W25028B5
• Case Size: 26.5mm x 36mm (including lugs)
• Case Material: Stainless steel & 18ct yellow gold
• Bezel: Solid 18ct yellow gold bezel
• Dial: Ivory / silver
• Hour Markers: Black Roman numerals
• Minute Track: Inner railway minute track
• Hands: Blued steel sword hands
• Date: At 5 o’clock
• Crown: Sapphire cabochon-set crown
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal
• Movement: Cartier Swiss quartz
• Bracelet: Original Cartier one-row steel and gold bracelet
• Clasp: Hidden deployment clasp
• Guarantee: 12-month mechanical / electrical guarantee

Condition Report

Case: Excellent unpolished condition retaining sharp factory lines and original finishing.
Bezel: Very good condition with light age-related wear.
Dial: Clean and original with excellent legibility.
Crystal: Clear and free from significant marks.
Bracelet: Original bracelet showing only light signs of careful use.
Overall: A beautifully honest vintage example that has avoided the excessive polishing often seen on Panthère models.

Working Order

Quartz movement operating perfectly.
Keeping excellent time and functioning exactly as intended.
Supplied with our 12-month guarantee.

Our View

The Panthère is one of the few watches that genuinely transcends trends. Elegant, sophisticated and instantly recognisable, it remains as stylish today as it was when first introduced.

What makes this example particularly appealing is its originality. Vintage Panthères are frequently polished, softening the sharp geometry that defines the design. This watch retains its crisp factory lines, giving it a much stronger collector appeal than many examples currently available.

The one-row bracelet design is especially desirable, offering the perfect balance between luxury and understated elegance. Combined with the classic Roman numeral dial, blued hands and sapphire cabochon crown, this is everything a vintage Cartier should be.