{"product_id":"cartier-cougar-acier-or-grand-modele-2-rangees-1980s","title":"Cartier Panthère Cougar Vintage Watch (1990s) – Gold and Steel 33mm ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe Panthère that traded its square for a circle — gold and steel woven into two supple rows, the Cartier design of the 1990s in its most understated version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA two-tone Cougar, the round Panthère by Cartier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCartier watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ePanthère Cougar\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e187904\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in the \u003cstrong\u003e1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alongside the Panthère carrée, which became one of the house's emblematic faces, the \u003cstrong\u003eCougar\u003c\/strong\u003e is its round variation — less well known, produced for a shorter time, and sought after precisely for that reason by collectors of Cartier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone\u003c\/strong\u003e finish pairs the \u003cstrong\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e of the case with the \u003cstrong\u003e18k yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bezel, in the assertive language of the 1990s. The \u003cstrong\u003ecream dial\u003c\/strong\u003e bears all the house codes: \u003cstrong\u003eblack Roman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, central minute track, \u003cstrong\u003eblued steel sword hands\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003edate\u003c\/strong\u003e window — and the \u003cstrong\u003ecrown set with a blue spinel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stone that Cartier reserved for these lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal integrated bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e is the true signature of the piece: its articulated links alternate steel and \u003cstrong\u003etwo rows of gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the suppleness of a curb chain flowing over the wrist — a jeweller's work more than a watchmaker's. It closes at 15.5cm; additional links can be added on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is an \u003cstrong\u003eETA 956.412 quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, fitted during the watch's lifetime — and the detail matters: the Cougar's original calibre, the \u003cstrong\u003eCartier 87\u003c\/strong\u003e, was itself an \u003cstrong\u003eETA ébauche from the 956 family\u003c\/strong\u003e, dressed in the house name, like all Cartier quartz movements of that era. The 956.412 is its current generation: same architecture, same functions, parts available everywhere. A replacement carried out to the highest standard, technically identical to the original. Checked and fitted with a new battery, it is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe round Panthère\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Cougar, the most discreet and least common variation of the Panthère design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated gold and steel bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e — two articulated rows of 18k gold within steel, with the suppleness of a jeweller's curb chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETA 956.412 service quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e — the current generation from the same ETA family as the original Cartier calibre, guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Cartier Cougar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Cartier watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e  : its 33mm round case can be worn as a classic men's watch or as a women's watch with a strong presence, and its two-tone design has returned to the forefront of contemporary taste. The \u003cstrong\u003eCougar\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the design Panthère — integrated bracelet included — in a version not seen on every wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned luxury watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement check, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003eCartier vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-cartier-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Cartier Watches\"\u003eDiscover our Cartier vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Luxury Vintage Watches\"\u003eView all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panthère Cougar, large model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 187904\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETA 956.412 quartz, a service movement from the same family as the original Cartier 87 caliber (ETA 956 base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, 18k yellow gold bezel, steel case back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (35mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm (integrated fitting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set with a blue spinel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, black Roman numerals, date window, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued steel sword hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated steel and 18k gold, 15.5cm, additional links on request, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folding clasp, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition. Clean cream dial, Roman numerals and blued hands without alteration, crisp date window. The case and two-tone bracelet show signs of wear and scratches on the steel and gold, visible in our photographs; the bracelet is complete and supple. The sapphire Crystal bears a few signs of use, rated 7\/10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement checked, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Cartier Cougar?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is the round variation of the Panthère family, launched by Cartier in the late 1980s and produced throughout the 1990s. It reprises the design language of the line — articulated integrated bracelet, Roman numerals, blued hands, two-tone — in a round case that softens the silhouette. Produced for a shorter period than the Panthère carrée, it is today the version sought after by enthusiasts who want the style without the ubiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the movement not the original one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was replaced during servicing with an ETA 956.412 quartz movement — and this is where precision matters: the original Cougar calibre, the Cartier 87, was itself an ETA ébauche from the 956 family, decorated in the house's name, like all Cartier quartz movements of this generation. The 956.412 is the current version of this same family: identical architecture, identical functions, parts readily available everywhere and for years to come. The replacement is therefore technically transparent — case, dial, hands and bracelet are original Cartier, and we are stating this because you should know it before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it possible to refit a Cartier movement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in two ways. The first: finding a pre-owned Cartier 87 calibre — this is possible on the parts market, bearing in mind that a thirty-year-old quartz movement remains fragile and carries no guarantee of longevity. The second: going through Cartier service, which installs the current-generation movement bearing its name. In both cases, it will be the same ETA base movement — the only difference is the bridge engraving. That is precisely why the current replacement is technically transparent: the mechanics are identical, only the signature differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the bracelet be adjusted to my size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its current state, it closes on a 15.5cm wrist circumference. Additional links can be added to enlarge it — let us know your wrist size before purchase and we will confirm feasibility. Removing links for slimmer wrists is also possible, as with any articulated bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the crown bear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA blue spinel — the stone that Cartier set into the crowns of its Must and Cougar lines, in reference to the sapphire of its high collections. It has been a house code for a century: the touch of blue on the side of the case, which here echoes the blued hands on the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suited to a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 33mm diameter, 38mm Lug-to-lug, and 6.4mm thickness, it wears as a classic watch on a man and as a characterful watch on a woman — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. The bracelet closes at 15.5cm and can be enlarged by adding links; its integrated construction holds the watch close to the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51139767861585,"sku":"187904 006280","price":2992.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-cartier-panthere-cougar-vintage-annees-1990-or-et-acier-33mm-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1787523082","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/cartier-panthere-cougar-watch-vintage-1990s-gold-and-steel-33mm","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}