Cartier Ladies Panthere with Rare Malachite Dial Ref. 1280 2

THis is a true collector's grail Cartier Panthere in 18kt yellow gold with a malachite dial, which is no longer in production.  This piece was made during the late 1980's to early 1990's.  Usually we see Rolex's with stone dial, but to have a Cartier Panthere with a stone dial is quite rare and seldom seen.  The green malachite dial is flawless with a rich green tone and waves in the stone when you look at it.  The dial is elegantly appointed with applied gold Roman numeral hour markers and matching gold hands.  The solid 18kt yellow gold case is excellent and accented with a diamond crown and not the normal sapphire crown you see on most Panthere's.  This watch will fit a slightly larger than a 6 inch wrist.   Elevate your collection with this exquisite and profoundly rare variation of the iconic Panthère de Cartier.  While the Panthère remains a staple of Cartier’s horological excellence, examples featuring a natural malachite gemstone dial are seldom seen on the market and are considered a "true rarity".