Cartier

• quartz movement • pavé-set diamond dial concealed under panther shape figure • 18k white gold and pavé-set diamond Cartier bangle in a shape of a lying panther, emerald-set eyes, nose embellished with onyx, body of panther fully adorned with diamonds with sapphires to imitate panther prints, push piece to the back for time setting, case back secured by 4 screws • case signed

Quartz movement in working order when cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. Dial is nice and clean. Diamond and sapphires are intact and well matched in size and colour. Minor scuffs on the metal from normal wear. Overall in excellent condition. Rare and collectible!!!
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

With a Cartier certificate and presentation box.

The total diamond weights is approximately 40 carats.

Languidly she lies atop the sparkling silvery band, head on her arm, glistening emerald eyes gazing into distances afar. Even in her resting state, the queen of the jungle is ever majestic and enigmatic, a perfect figure of silent confidence and effortless grace.

It was over one hundred years ago that the Panther has leapt into the landscape of Cartier jewellery and shaken up our conception of beauty. Sensual and fluid, she ensnared the hearts of the most powerful and glamorous women of the 20th century, most notably the Duchess of Windsor, for whom King Edward abdicated his throne to marry; Nina Dyer, wife of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan; and Daisy Fellowes, the most celebrated socialite and fashion icon of America in the 1900s. Even today, the Panther still remains the dazzling leader of the famed Cartier menagerie, a timeless symbol of wealth and prestige; an unbound force that every moment breaks and remakes the boundaries of contemporary jewellery design.

The Duchess of Windsor’s 1952 bracelet, which fetched a jaw-breaking £4.5 million in Sotheby’s auction in 2010, epitomizes the Panther in action: a taut and masculine Panther. In complementation, this watch features a feminine interpretation of the queen of beasts. Be it through the lax yet elegant posture, the perfect flowing curves of the bangle with the dial concealed underneath, or the soft, shimmering iridescence of rare stones, the feline grace of the extraordinary beauty has never been more exquisitely displayed. The timepiece also contains a secret quirk: movable forearms that reflect the agility of the wildcat, made possible only by an advanced technological breakthrough at the time. Bold, elegant and demurely extravagant, this modern classic is fit for the calibre of royalty — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that only the most discerned watch-collectors deserve.