A late-1980s Cartier Panthère Cougar LM in stainless steel, powered by Cartier’s quartz movement. The larger 33mm Cougar case offers stronger wrist presence than the classic small Panthère, while retaining the brand’s signature Roman dial, blued hands, and integrated bracelet design. A confident and distinctly late-’80s expression of Cartier sport-elegance.
Why It’s Special
The Panthère Cougar sits within Cartier’s broader Panthère family but carries its own identity through a rounded case profile and bezel screw design. The LM size delivers balanced proportions with everyday versatility. This example retains its original silvered dial, correct cabochon crown, and Cougar-specific integrated bracelet, and is presented as a full set by period standards — including inner and outer boxes, manuals, and warranty papers. A well-preserved and increasingly collectible configuration from Cartier’s late-1980s production.
Condition
Original silvered dial remains clean with no visible spotting, moisture damage, or degradation. Roman numerals and minute track are crisp and evenly printed, with the date correctly aligned. Hands appear original and free from corrosion. Stainless steel case shows even surface wear throughout, including light scratches to the bezel and case flanks consistent with regular use; no deep gouges and no evidence of aggressive polishing, with overall geometry preserved. Bezel screws are clean with no tool damage. Sapphire crystal shows minor hairline marks only. Correct Cartier crown fitted with intact blue cabochon. Original Panthère bracelet shows moderate stretch consistent with age; all links are present and the clasp functions correctly.
Performance: Quartz movement running correctly.
Details
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Reference: 987904C
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Movement: Cartier quartz
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Serial: 008413 (1987–1989)
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Case: 33 mm stainless steel
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Crystal: Sapphire
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Bracelet: Genuine Cartier Panthère bracelet (Cougar-specific), fits ≈ 17 cm wrist
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Inclusions: Full set — inner box, outer box, papers and manuals
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Provenance: Sourced from Japan and inspected in Melbourne
