As a die-hard member of the Navy, that is, Rihanna’s fan base to be precise, I’d clocked the gold watch she was sporting on her wrist many moons ago and held it in the highest regard ever since. If it was worn by Rih, it was good enough for me. The model? A Panthère de Cartier watch. In 1914, to illustrate the invitation for a jewellery exhibition, Louis Cartier commissioned the painting Lady with a Panther from French illustrator, George Barbier. Following this, motifs of the rapid animal occurred throughout the century from jewellery to tobacco accessories, the first model was eventually launched in 1983. A hybrid between jewellery and watches, the Pantère became the hautest watch to own throughout the ‘80s, particularly within the art scene. So much so that the beloved model was discontinued in 2004 and for the next thirteen years became a mean feat to get your hands on. Now she’s back, I’m dying to get my hands on her in the 18k yellow gold and steel case, 27 mm x 37 mm, thickness: 6 mm, crown set with a synthetic blue spinel, silvered dial, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, bracelet in 18K yellow gold and steel, water-resistant to 3 bar (around 30 metres).
Price: $8,800