Cartier Panthère 'Figurative' Ref. 2325
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 20th Century
Maker / issuer
CartierThe watch features an integrated gold bracelet that connects directly to the 28mm case. The design is characterized by a panther head motif that serves as part of the bezel, curving around the dial.
The watch is powered by a quartz movement. The dial exhibits a silver guilloché finish with blued sword-style hands, a trademark of the brand's aesthetic. A sapphire cabochon is set into the winding crown.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Maker
- Cartier
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Dial Type
- Guilloché
- Case Diameter
- 28mm
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Reference Number
- 2325
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is characterized by a pale silver finish with a guilloché texture. It is designed with a high degree of restraint, featuring minimal text to avoid interfering with the sculptural form of the case. The time is indicated by a pair of blued sword-style hands, which provide a contrast against the silver-toned surface of the dial. The dial reflects a focus on clean, legible design, ensuring the focus remains on the surrounding gold panther motif.
- Visible features
- • Integrated yellow gold bracelet with fluid links • Silver-toned guilloché dial surface • Blued sword-style hands • Sapphire cabochon set in the crown
- Movement and Symbolism
- The watch is equipped with a quartz movement. The selection of this type of movement is intended to allow the figurative design of the panther and the gold case to serve as the primary focus, removing the need for manual interaction often required by mechanical movements. The panther imagery has been used by the brand since 1914. This specific model incorporates the motif directly into the physical structure of the watch, moving beyond simple decorative printing or engraving to form a three-dimensional element of the bezel.
- Case and Aesthetic Design
- The watch is constructed from solid 18K yellow gold, designed as a sculptural piece where the watch head and bracelet are integrated. The panther motif is integral to the case design, with the stylized head wrapping around the perimeter of the bezel. This arrangement allows the bracelet to flow into the watch head, intended to suggest the appearance of an animal coiled around the wearer's wrist. The piece measures 28mm in diameter. The visual presentation is focused on the sculptural gold elements, minimizing other distractions. A signature finishing detail is the inclusion of a sapphire cabochon on the crown, maintaining continuity with the design language of the brand.
Identification
- Reference
- 2325
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact date of manufacture is not specified beyond the title inclusion of 1925
- Research required: The movement caliber is identified only as a reliable quartz