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Cartier Panthere Jumbo

Rare Cartier Panthere Jumbo Yellow Gold 8839
Rare Cartier Panthere Jumbo Yellow Gold 8839

Rare Cartier Panthere Jumbo Yellow Gold 8839

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare jumbo/large size Cartier Panthère wristwatch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Panthere Jumbo 1300 Men's Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 1300 Men's Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 1300 Men's Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 1300 Men's Watch. 30mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Bezel. Off

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 1300 Men's Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 1300 Men's Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 1300 Men's Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 1300 Men's Watch. 30mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Bezel. Off

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Men's Watch. 30mm 18k yellow case with 18k yellow gold Bezel. Off White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Mens Watch. 30mm 18K yellow case with 18K yellow gold bezel. Off-white dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Gents W25032P5 or 1300 Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Gents W25032P5 or 1300 Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Gents W25032P5 or 1300 Watch

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3107 Model: W25032P5 or 1300 Serial: 130*********** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1990's Case Diameter: 29 mm Box and Papers: Box only Movement: Quartz Case: Stainles...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Steel Silver Dial Quartz Unisex Watch W25032P5
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Steel Silver Dial Quartz Unisex Watch W25032P5

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Steel Silver Dial Quartz Unisex Watch W25032P5

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Cartier Panthere 29mm Quartz Unisex Watch W25032P5. The Watch has Minor Blemishes on the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's 183957
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's 183957

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's 183957

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF: W4366 MANUFACTURE: Cartier MODEL: Panthere MODEL REF: 183957 AGE: Circa 1990's GENDER: Men's

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Jumbo Panthere Vintage Ref 1300 Stainless Steel Quartz
Cartier Jumbo Panthere Vintage Ref 1300 Stainless Steel Quartz

Cartier Jumbo Panthere Vintage Ref 1300 Stainless Steel Quartz

By Cartier

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cartier Jumbo Panthere Vintage Ref 1300 Stainless Steel Quartz The Cartier Panthère Jumbo 1300

Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Firenze, IT

x 32mm, signed Cartier, numbered, sapphire crown. Bracelet: Original Cartier Panthere bracelet.

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Panthere Ref. 8839 Jumbo in 18k Gold Ladies
Cartier Panthere Ref. 8839 Jumbo in 18k Gold Ladies

Cartier Panthere Ref. 8839 Jumbo in 18k Gold Ladies

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

18k Cartier Panthere Model 8839 quartz wristwatch. Cream dial with Roman numerals, Swiss quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

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Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Quartz Wristwatch, 1990s
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Quartz Wristwatch, 1990s

Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Quartz Wristwatch, 1990s

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4366 Model Number: 183957 Serial number: 919* Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1990's Case Size: 29mm by 40mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Quartz Case: Stainless ...

Category

1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

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Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Mens Watch. 31mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Mens Watch W25032P5
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Mens Watch W25032P5

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Mens Watch W25032P5

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 29mm Stainless Steel Mens Watch W25032P5. Quartz movement. Stainless steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Steel Yellow Gold Two Row Unisex Watch 187957
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Steel Yellow Gold Two Row Unisex Watch 187957

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Steel Yellow Gold Two Row Unisex Watch 187957

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Steel Yellow Gold Two Row Unisex Watch 187957. Quartz movement. Stainless

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Panthere "Jumbo" W25032P5 Stainless Steel off White Dial Quartz
Cartier Panthere "Jumbo" W25032P5 Stainless Steel off White Dial Quartz

Cartier Panthere "Jumbo" W25032P5 Stainless Steel off White Dial Quartz

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Cartier Panthere Jumbo in stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 30 mm case size. With

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère Jumbo Unisex Yellow Gold Watch
Cartier Panthère Jumbo Unisex Yellow Gold Watch

Cartier Panthère Jumbo Unisex Yellow Gold Watch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007698 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Panthère Model Variant: Jumbo Model Number

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Panthere Jumbo Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Authentic pre-owned Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel watch. The case is a square cushion

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere 1300 Jumbo Men's Watch
Cartier Panthere 1300 Jumbo Men's Watch

Cartier Panthere 1300 Jumbo Men's Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

"Cartier Panthere 1300 Jumbo Men's Watch. 31mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel. Off white

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo Panthere Watch
Cartier Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo Panthere Watch

Cartier Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo Panthere Watch

By Cartier

Located in Toronto, ON

Cartier stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Panthere jumbo wristwatch, 29mm, sapphire-set crown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 1300 Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Quartz Men's Watch
Cartier 1300 Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Quartz Men's Watch

Cartier 1300 Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Quartz Men's Watch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company - Cartier Model - 1300 Panthere Case Metal - Stainless Steel Case Measurement - 29mm

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthère 1100 Ladies Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo 2-Row Watch
Cartier Panthère 1100 Ladies Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo 2-Row Watch

Cartier Panthère 1100 Ladies Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo 2-Row Watch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007907 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Panthère Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 1100

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Jumbo Panthere Three-Row Steel and 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel with Date
Cartier Jumbo Panthere Three-Row Steel and 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel with Date

Cartier Jumbo Panthere Three-Row Steel and 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel with Date

By Cartier

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Cartier Jumbo Panthere Three Row Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel w/Date •SERIAL NO: 1879

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Jumbo One Row Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo One Row Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo One Row Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo One Row Watch. 31mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Men's Watch W25032P5
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Men's Watch W25032P5

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Men's Watch W25032P5

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Mens Watch W25032P5. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Men's Watch W25032P5
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Men's Watch W25032P5

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Stainless Steel Men's Watch W25032P5

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 29mm Stainless Steel Mens Watch W25032P5. Quartz movement. Stainless steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Cartier Panthere Jumbo For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier panthere jumbo you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 16 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect cartier panthere jumbo may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A cartier panthere jumbo can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cartier panthere jumbo, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Cartier Panthere Jumbo?

Prices for a cartier panthere jumbo can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,729 and can go as high as $11,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,834.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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