The Enduring Appeal of the Cartier Panther

In 1914, Cartier created the first panther spot motif on a wristwatch, in abstract black and white. 100 years, many jewels and a perfume later, the panther is Cartier’s signature feline emblem: “A truly wild animal...it is a timeless icon that is both predatory and elegant.” Louis Cartier was originally inspired by Women With Panther by George Barbier, a watercolour he later used for advertising purposes, while o...