{"product_id":"montre-cartier-panthere-839490-acier-or-medium-27mm-cadran-creme-1990s","title":"Vintage Cartier Panthère 839490 Steel Gold — Medium 27mm Cream Dial (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCartier Panthère Medium steel and gold: the icon of the 1980s with a patina cream dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cartier watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003ePanthère\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the house’s most recognizable designs, created in the 1980s and since become a style icon. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e model, in a two-tone version in steel and 18-carat gold, unisex and worn by both women and men. Its carrée case with cut corners is framed by an \u003cstrong\u003e18-carat gold bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e held by exposed screws, a visual signature inherited from the Santos. The case measures 27mm (30mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 36mm and a thickness of 6.1mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecream dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the true luxury of this example. Original and never restored, it has over time taken on a warm, deep tone that a new Panthère will never know, whose dial is silvered white. The black Roman numerals, outlined by an inner railway minute track, frame the CARTIER signature, and a \u003cstrong\u003esecret signature\u003c\/strong\u003e is concealed within the Romans, an authentication mark specific to the house. The \u003cstrong\u003eblued sword hands\u003c\/strong\u003e stand out against the light background, while the date aperture sits at 5 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats a \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss quartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with three hands and date. The Panthère has never sought complication: above all, it is a jeweler’s watch, where design takes precedence over technical display. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment. The hexagonal crown is set with a \u003cstrong\u003eblue cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e, another Cartier signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the \u003cstrong\u003epanthère mesh bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the piece its entire character. Its articulated steel links, enhanced by a central row of 18-carat gold, drape the wrist with the suppleness of fabric and fasten with a fully concealed folding clasp. It is this bracelet, even more than the case, that made the legend of the Panthère. It is currently adjusted to approximately 15.5cm wrist size, and \u003cstrong\u003eadditional links\u003c\/strong\u003e can be ordered to fit a larger wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial is original and has never been restored: its cream patina is the result of time, and this is a major value criterion on a vintage Panthère. To the best of our knowledge, the case has not been polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bracelet is adjusted to approximately 15.5cm: additional links are available on request to fit a larger wrist. Please write to us before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe steel bracelet shows visible signs of wear and the gold bezel has fine marks, consistent with the age of the piece. We prefer to point this out rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-cartier-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Cartier watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-plus-2000\"\u003eSee our vintage watches over €2,000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\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 Medium, steel and gold, single-row bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 839490\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 Swiss quartz\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 5 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel case back), carrée shape with cut corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-carat gold, exposed screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm (30mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal, blue cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream patina, black Roman numerals, railroad track, secret signature, unrestored, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued sword hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e panthère mesh, steel and 18-carat gold single row, wrist size approximately 15.5cm, additional links available on request, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concealed folding clasp, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition. Original cream dial, unrestored, with remarkable patina. Case to our knowledge unpolished, retaining its original geometry. The steel bracelet, however, shows visible signs of wear and the gold bezel has fine marks, consistent with the age of the piece.\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\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, new battery, 1-year warranty\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Cartier Panthère?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePanthère is one of Cartier's signature designs, created in the 1980s. It features the carrée case with cut corners and the exposed screws inherited from the Santos, but combines them with a flexible articulated mesh bracelet known as \"panthère\", of remarkable suppleness. Having become a style icon, it is now one of the most sought-after Cartier watches, both in vintage versions and in re-editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Cartier secret signature?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartier conceals the house name in one of the Roman numerals on its dials, in lowercase letters. It is an original detail, invisible to the naked eye, which contributes to the authentication of the piece. It is indeed present on this example, whose dial has never been restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is an unrestored dial valuable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is irreplaceable. A new Panthère has a silvery white dial; this one has turned cream over the decades, a patina that no one can reproduce. On the vintage market, an original, unrefinished dial is a major value criterion: it attests that the watch has not been altered and gives it a unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bezel in solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. On this two-tone Panthère, the bezel and the central row of the bracelet are in solid 18-carat gold, combined with a steel case and steel bracelet. This is not plating: it is what distinguishes steel and gold Panthère from plated two-tone watches of the same era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this Panthère suit which wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Medium model, with its 27mm case and its Lug-to-lug of 36mm, is the most versatile format in the collection: elegantly worn by a woman, it remains entirely credible on a slender masculine wrist. The bracelet here is adjusted to approximately 15.5cm. If your wrist is larger, additional links can be ordered: write to us before your purchase and we will assess the feasibility with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325411381585,"sku":"83949030433","price":6037.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-cartier-panthere-839490-acier-or-medium-27mm-cadran-creme-1990s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1784499646","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-cartier-panthere-839490-steel-gold-medium-27mm-cream-dial-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}