From the desk · November 14, 2026
A small steel Panthère from 2017 with its papers. Here is why the papers, the bracelet and the condition shape what this watch is worth.
This is the Panthère de Cartier in steel. It is 27mm, with a silver dial, Roman numerals and a steel bracelet. It dates from 2017 and comes with its papers.
On the pre-owned market, buyers of this watch tend to pay more for two things. The first is a complete set. Papers make the story easy to follow and a future sale simpler, and this one has them. The second is the bracelet. On a Panthère the bracelet is most of the design. It sits on the wrist like a piece of jewelry, so how it feels counts as much as how the case looks.
Condition matters too. This is a pre-owned watch and it has been worn. It was authenticated and serviced in-house on our own bench, so you know exactly where it stands before it ships.
It suits someone who wants a watch that reads as jewelry first. It is small and bright, and it works as well with a sweater on a Tuesday as it does with a dress on a Saturday.
It comes with our 2-year store warranty, a written appraisal and a presentation box. Visits are by appointment in downtown Los Angeles.
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