One of the most iconic brands worldwide, Cartier began as a humble shop in Paris and quickly transformed into a luxury goods conglomerate owing to the vision of founder, Louis-François Cartier. For over 150 years, Cartier has delighted royalty, celebrities and millionaires with its one of a kind extravagant timepieces and jewellery.
Santos De Cartier Skeleton
The Santos watch was conceived by Louis Cartier in 1904 to help aviators tell time mid-flight. Since then, this pioneering wristwatch has become an icon, defined by its geometric dial, harmoniously curved horns and signature exposed screws. The model’s large Santos De Cartier Santos dE Cartier Skeleton watch has a mechanical movement with manual winding, caliber 9619 MC. Encased in a Rose gold case, it has a rose gold heptagonal crown set with a faceted sapphire, gold sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal and case back. And, a rose gold bracelet with SmartLink adjustment system astride a second bracelet in alligator leather, with rose gold interchangeable deployant buckle. Both bracelets are equipped with QuickSwitch interchangeability system. Hours and minutes with skeletonized bridges forming Roman numerals and individually numbered movement consisting of 138 parts including 20 rubies. This watch is water-resistant up to 10 bar.
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Panthère de Cartier
Cartier first created its iconic panther design on a wristwatch in 1914, taking inspiration from the majestic, graceful feline. A century later, the French maison released a new 56-piece collection, the Panthère de Cartier, which focuses the brand’s emblem, the spotted panther. One of the popular pieces in this collection, Panthère de Cartier bracelet, is crafted in white gold and onyx, set with four emeralds and 485 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 6.25 carats. Whether gracing the red carpet or adding a touch of glamour to everyday attire, the Panthère de Cartier remains a symbol of timeless style and sophistication. And, acclaimed for its powerful volume, pure lines and essential design, the carat weight, number of stones and product dimensions will vary based on the size of the creation the consumer orders.
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Pasha de Cartier
A fragrance with a deep, intense signature enhanced by the warmth of sandalwood, the bold and sensual amber scent is in line with the Maison’s commitment to eco-responsibility and sustainability. Yes, the Pasha de Cartier bottle has been redesigned to reduce the glass weight by 19 per cent and the use of plastic by 65 per cent. Favouring sustainable materials, it is made of 12 per cent recycled glass. The line’s emblematic gadroons emphasise the bottle’s streamlined silhouette and accentuate the blue cabochon, which pays homage to the Cartier watchmaking icon. The new Pasha de Cartier bottle is now refillable thanks to the 200ml refill, which is only compatible with the new Pasha de Cartier bottles.
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Panthere de Cartier mini chain bag
As versatile as it is striking, Panthere de Cartier mini chain bag – available in black and petrol blue colours – is crafted with quilted calfskin leather comes with a golden-finish clasp and golden hot-stamped Cartier signature on the inside. Attractive features include one inside compartment, one flat pocket and one signature pocket with removable mirror. It also has one pocket on the back for easy-access cash or cards. And, luxurious lambskin lining. The chain bag mini, the perfect evening accessory, can be carried as a shoulder and cross-body bag and measures 140 mm x 200 mm x 85 mm. If you’re purchasing it for someone special, you can accompany your chain bag with a personalised message on a signature Cartier card.
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Panthère Jewellery Watch
Panthère Jewellery Watch, with self-winding mechanical movement, rhodiumized 18K white gold case set with 399 brilliant-cut diamonds and beaded crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond, for a total of 6.18 carats, is one of Cartier’s iconic pieces. it is a beauty with purple mother-of-pearl dial, rhodiumized steel sword-shaped hands and sapphire crystal. With an alligator skin strap and double adjustable folding rhodiumized 18K white gold buckle set with 43 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats, the rhodiumized 18K white gold panther décor complication oscillating weight is set with 208 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats and black lacquer spots. It also has an individually numbered movement consisting of 204 parts including 31 jewels and is water-resistant to 3 bar.
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Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.
