Cartier was founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in Paris 1847. Originally Cartier was a maker of fine jewelry   however it was not long before the fine skill of Louis Cartier was noticed by many aristocrats of the time and soon Cartier became a supplier to the French Royal court. Years later in 1874 Cartier’s son took over the business and expanded in a big way,successfully managing Cartier watch boutiques in Paris, London and New York. Today, Cartier watches are distributed internationally and are world renowned for luxury timekeeping. Modern Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. The Cartier Panthere is a typical example of Cartier’s immaculate sense of styling, the Panthere is a classic design that still remains as modern today as it was when it was first conceived by Cartier. In essence, the Cartier Panthere with its rounded square bezel and casing is a everlasting and very chic look that remains timeless to this day.