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Mini Panthere Watch

Cartier Panthere Mini Diamond 18K White Gold Watch with Certificate and Box
Cartier Panthere Mini Diamond 18K White Gold Watch with Certificate and Box

Cartier Panthere Mini Diamond 18K White Gold Watch with Certificate and Box

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini (ref. 2363) delivers timeless elegance in a refined, compact form.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Special Edition Cartier Panthere Mini Wristwatch
Special Edition Cartier Panthere Mini Wristwatch

Special Edition Cartier Panthere Mini Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Delray Beach, FL

18 karat yellow gold flexible link bracelet accented by thirteen (13) diamond set flowers {each flower containing fifteen (15) round diamonds}. The wristwatch features a double row d...

Category

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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier, Panthere Mini, Golden Watch
Cartier, Panthere Mini, Golden Watch

Cartier, Panthere Mini, Golden Watch

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H 0.75 in W 0.99 in Dm 0.24 in

Cartier, Panthere Mini, Golden Watch

By Cartier

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH

Brand: Cartier Model: Panther mini Year: est. 2009 Type number: 358412MG Dial: cream white with Roman numerals Jewel: Watch Type: quartz Weight: 45.1 grams Dimensions: 25x19m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 1130 Mini Panthère Ladies Wrist Watch
Cartier 1130 Mini Panthère Ladies Wrist Watch

Cartier 1130 Mini Panthère Ladies Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Cartier MPN: 1130 Model: Mini Panthère Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 17mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bezel: 18k yellow gold smooth bezel Dial: White roman dial ...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond Mini 2363 Watch
Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond Mini 2363 Watch

Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond Mini 2363 Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the timeless allure of the Cartier Panthère 2363 Mini Ladies Watch, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication.

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Panthère Mini Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Vintage Cartier Panthère Mini Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Vintage Cartier Panthère Mini Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Maker: Cartier Model: Panthère Mini Year: 1990s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds  Dial: White Roman Case Measurement: 17mm Movement: Quartz Condition: Very Good Weight: 45 Gram...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Mini 11301 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond MOP Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere Mini 11301 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond MOP Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere Mini 11301 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond MOP Ladies Watch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere 11301 Ladies Watch. 17mm 18K yellow gold & factory diamond set case with 18K Yellow Gold & diamond bezel. Mother of pearl dial with blue steel hands and Roman numera...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panthere Watch W25034B9 1130 Mini
Cartier Panther Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panthere Watch W25034B9 1130 Mini

Cartier Panther Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panthere Watch W25034B9 1130 Mini

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Panther Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Watch W25034B9 1130 Mini - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (17mm x 23mm).

Category

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Cartier Panthere Mini 1131-1 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Set Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere Mini 1131-1 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Set Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere Mini 1131-1 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Set Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere 1131-1 ladies watch. 17mm 18K yellow gold case with factory set diamond and factory set diamond bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral h...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère Mini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wristwatch
Cartier Panthère Mini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wristwatch

Cartier Panthère Mini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Panthère Mini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wristwatch Circa 1990 A rare lady’s Cartier Panthere Mini quartz wrist-watch of 18 karat yellow gold.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Mini Panthere Yellow Gold Diamond Set Flower Motif Bracelet
Cartier Mini Panthere Yellow Gold Diamond Set Flower Motif Bracelet

Cartier Mini Panthere Yellow Gold Diamond Set Flower Motif Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Mini Ladies Wristwatch, white mother of pearl dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "X", blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k yellow g...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Mini Ribbon WG3008TB/2450 Guilloche Diamond Dial 18k WG 2000s
Cartier Panthere Mini Ribbon WG3008TB/2450 Guilloche Diamond Dial 18k WG 2000s

Cartier Panthere Mini Ribbon WG3008TB/2450 Guilloche Diamond Dial 18k WG 2000s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 1939 Brand Cartier Model Panthere Mini Ribbon Reference WG3008TB/2450 Year 2000s Dial Guilloche Diamond Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet 18k White Gold Diameter 21.5mm Length 1...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Ladies Cartier Mini Panthere Stainless Steel Ref. W25033P5
Ladies Cartier Mini Panthere Stainless Steel Ref. W25033P5

Ladies Cartier Mini Panthere Stainless Steel Ref. W25033P5

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

A dazzling timepiece in stainless steel, sensual, comfortable, an unequivocal emblem of the joy of life and the true signature of Cartier. This Cartier Mini Panthere timepiece feat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Panthere Diamond Wristwatch Ref. 1131 1
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Panthere Diamond Wristwatch Ref. 1131 1

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Panthere Diamond Wristwatch Ref. 1131 1

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 17mm x 24mm case, sapphire crystal, diamond bezel Dial: cream dial with roman numeral hour markers, blue steel hands Band: factory Car...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Unworn
Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Unworn

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Unworn

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Unworn.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Box Card
Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Box Card

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Box Card

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Box Card.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Box Card
Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Box Card

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Box Card

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Panthere Mini Stainless Steel Ladies Watch WSPN0019 Box Card.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini WSPN0019 New Ladies Watch Luxury Timepiece
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini WSPN0019 New Ladies Watch Luxury Timepiece

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini WSPN0019 New Ladies Watch Luxury Timepiece

By Cartier

Located in Holtsville, NY

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini WSPN0019: A Fusion of Elegance and Precision Introducing the Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini WSPN0019, a watch that is not only a timekeeper but a ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere "Mini" 17mm W25034N3
Cartier Panthere "Mini" 17mm W25034N3

Cartier Panthere "Mini" 17mm W25034N3

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Cartier Mini Panthere Art Deco in 18k yellow gold. Quartz. 17 mm case size.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Mini Panthere Factory Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1131 Women's Watch
Cartier Mini Panthere Factory Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1131 Women's Watch

Cartier Mini Panthere Factory Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1131 Women's Watch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company-Cartier Style -Luxury Watch Model-Mini Panthere Factory Diamonds Reference Number01131 Case Metal-18k Yellow Gold Weight -44.02 Grams Case Measurement-17 mm Bracelet-18k Yell...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere de Cartier Ref. 4177 WSPN0006 Mini Stainless Steel Watch, 2023
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Ref. 4177 WSPN0006 Mini Stainless Steel Watch, 2023

Cartier Panthere de Cartier Ref. 4177 WSPN0006 Mini Stainless Steel Watch, 2023

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Brand: Cartier Model Name: Panthere de Cartier Model Number: 4177 / WSPN0006 Style: Mini Model Movement: Quartz Material: Stainless Steel Case: Stainless Steel Case Dimensions: 25 mm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier White Gold Diamond Mini Panthère Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier White Gold Diamond Mini Panthère Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier White Gold Diamond Mini Panthère Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

A 750/000 white gold Cartier watch, "Mini Panthère" collection. The bezel is set with two diamonds rows, white dial, roman numerals.

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Mini in Steel and 18k Rose Gold with Diamond Bezel
Cartier Panthere Mini in Steel and 18k Rose Gold with Diamond Bezel

Cartier Panthere Mini in Steel and 18k Rose Gold with Diamond Bezel

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Brand: Cartier Collection: Panthere de Cartier Size: Mini Movement: Quartz Case Size : 22 mm x 30 mm Case Material: 18k Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: 18k Rose...

Category

2010s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Panthere mini 18kt Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere mini 18kt Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Ladies mini Cartier Panthere 18 karat yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Mini Panthère 18k White Gold Pavé Diamond Unworn Full Set
Cartier Mini Panthère 18k White Gold Pavé Diamond Unworn Full Set

Cartier Mini Panthère 18k White Gold Pavé Diamond Unworn Full Set

By Cartier

Located in Geneva, CH

Cartier Mini Panthère Full Diamond Paved Reference n°WF3210FK 12mm Size 18K White Gold Cream / White Dial Diamond Setting Set with 440 Round Diamond for a total weight of 0.50 carats...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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Mini Panthere Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mini panthere watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 4 antique edition and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mini panthere watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A mini panthere watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 6, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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. Most of our mini panthere watch for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Mini Panthere Watch?

Prices for a mini panthere watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $29,100, while this accessory, on average, fetches $10,995.

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.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

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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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