Very few watches carry the cultural weight of the Panthère de Cartier, especially within the watch industry’s modern context. Launched in 1983, the collection quickly became a symbol of Parisian elegance, and was spotted adorning the wrists of royalty, film stars, and fashion icons throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. Discontinued in 2004, its revival in 2017 was met with considerable excitement from collectors and enthusiasts alike, with it quickly garnering the status of one of the most desirable watches in the modern market. While its square case shape is perhaps its best-known form, the Cougar variant of the Panthere collection was launched in 1989 that sought to extend upon the model’s design language, but with a round case. Offered here from the 1990s we have the stainless steel Cougar ref. W5002F5, boasting a large 33mm case, a stainless steel bracelet, and a silver dial featuring all of the classic Cartier dial design hallmarks such as blued steel hands and Roman numerals. Architectural and unmistakably Cartier, the Panthere de Cartier Cougar is a watch that has proven to transcend trends and sits firmly in the canon of horological design.

A classic piece of Cartier design, the Cougar took the Panthere's blueprint and styled it slightly differently to create a wonderfully elegant watch that was still unmistakable in its timeless design.