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Cartier Panthère 'Figurative' Ref. 2325

Partially verified

The watch features an integrated gold bracelet that connects directly to the 28mm case. The design is characterized by a panther head motif that serves as part of the bezel, curving around the dial. The watch is powered by a quartz movement. The dial exhibits a silver guilloché finish with blued sword-style hands, a trademark of the brand's aesthetic. A sapphire cabochon is set into the winding crown.

Front view of the Cartier Panthère 1925 'Figurative' in 18K yellow gold, showing the panther head bezel and integrated bracelet.
Front view of the Cartier Panthère 1925 'Figurative' in 18K yellow gold, showing the panther head bezel and integrated bracelet. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
2325
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Late 20th Century
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Aesthetic Design

The watch is constructed from solid 18K yellow gold, designed as a sculptural piece where the watch head and bracelet are integrated. The panther motif is integral to the case design, with the stylized head wrapping around the perimeter of the bezel. This arrangement allows the bracelet to flow into the watch head, intended to suggest the appearance of an animal coiled around the wearer's wrist.

The piece measures 28mm in diameter. The visual presentation is focused on the sculptural gold elements, minimizing other distractions. A signature finishing detail is the inclusion of a sapphire cabochon on the crown, maintaining continuity with the design language of the brand.

Evidence for this section
  • “Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the sculptural panther head curls around the dial to form the bezel”
  • “The 28mm case sits within an integrated gold bracelet that flows seamlessly from the form”
  • “A cabochon sapphire crown provides the maison’s signature finishing touch.”

Dial and Hands

The dial is characterized by a pale silver finish with a guilloché texture. It is designed with a high degree of restraint, featuring minimal text to avoid interfering with the sculptural form of the case.

The time is indicated by a pair of blued sword-style hands, which provide a contrast against the silver-toned surface of the dial. The dial reflects a focus on clean, legible design, ensuring the focus remains on the surrounding gold panther motif.

Evidence for this section
  • “The dial remains pure Cartier restraint: a pale silver guilloché surface, blued 'sword' hands, and minimal text.”

Movement and Symbolism

The watch is equipped with a quartz movement. The selection of this type of movement is intended to allow the figurative design of the panther and the gold case to serve as the primary focus, removing the need for manual interaction often required by mechanical movements.

The panther imagery has been used by the brand since 1914. This specific model incorporates the motif directly into the physical structure of the watch, moving beyond simple decorative printing or engraving to form a three-dimensional element of the bezel.

Evidence for this section
  • “Inside beats a reliable quartz movement, allowing the design to take center stage without distraction.”
  • “The panther has been Cartier’s enduring symbol for more than a century. First introduced in 1914 through a spotted watch design”
  • “Here, the panther becomes the watch itself.”

Open research questions

  • What specific quartz movement caliber is housed in reference 2325?
  • Does the 1925 in the model name refer to the design introduction or a specific historical series date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Panthère 'Figurative' Ref. 2325
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCartier“Vendor: Cartier”
Reference Number2325“ref. 2325”
Material18K yellow gold“Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold”
Case Diameter28mm“The 28mm case sits within an integrated gold bracelet”
Movement TypeQuartz“Inside beats a reliable quartz movement”
Dial TypeGuilloché“pale silver guilloché surface”

Visible details

  • Integrated yellow gold bracelet with fluid links
  • Silver-toned guilloché dial surface
  • Blued sword-style hands
  • Sapphire cabochon set in the crown

Research qualifications

  • The exact date of manufacture is not specified beyond the title inclusion of 1925
  • The movement caliber is identified only as a reliable quartz

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت Cartier Panthère 1925 'Figurative'

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record d1700c22e8

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