New version Panthere bracelet review

[SnowBlossom]

I haven’t seen much at all about this style so I thought I’d do a quick review in case anyone else was considering it. I couldn’t find much when I was thinking about getting it. I have the yellow gold version and I’ve worn mine 24/7 for about a month now. I wear it on my left hand, as a stand alone.

pros:
- It is the most comfortable of all my bracelets. Because the edges are rounded and there’s nothing to press into the skin (love screws and juc nail head, I’m looking at you) it is really, really nice to wear. It also never snags on anything, which I thought it might because of the ears. But they are rounded off.
- It can be taken off and on easily or worn all the time. I wondered initially if there would be any issues with wearing it 24/7. But the bracelet is substantial enough that I don’t worry at all about it getting out of shape (like the small JUC), despite how easy it is to take off.
- It’s not as popular, which I really like. I see lots of their other styles in the wild, but not this one.

cons:
- You’d definitely want to try it on before buying. The sizing is not like their other bracelets. I have wide wrists and my love is 20 while my juc small is a 19. The 20 in the panthere fits looser than my love with a lot of movement on my arm, but the 19 was really snug with no movement at all.
- I’m not sure it stacks as well as some of the others. I’ve tried with various other bracelets, but really prefer it on it’s own. It’s open at the top so has a tendency to move over other bracelets a bit. (But that’s totally personal preference.)
- If attention or recognition is your thing, this one won’t have the same appeal as the more popular styles. Most non-Cartier fans would never recognize it, unlike the Love which many people know.

Overall, I really love it and highly recommend at least trying it on.

 

[scheurin]

Thank you, really helpful

 

[880]

I haven’t seen much at all about this style so I thought I’d do a quick review in case anyone else was considering it. I couldn’t find much when I was thinking about getting it. I have the yellow gold version and I’ve worn mine 24/7 for about a month now. I wear it on my left hand, as a stand alone.

pros:
- It is the most comfortable of all my bracelets. Because the edges are rounded and there’s nothing to press into the skin (love screws and juc nail head, I’m looking at you) it is really, really nice to wear. It also never snags on anything, which I thought it might because of the ears. But they are rounded off.
- It can be taken off and on easily or worn all the time. I wondered initially if there would be any issues with wearing it 24/7. But the bracelet is substantial enough that I don’t worry at all about it getting out of shape (like the small JUC), despite how easy it is to take off.
- It’s not as popular, which I really like. I see lots of their other styles in the wild, but not this one.

cons:
- You’d definitely want to try it on before buying. The sizing is not like their other bracelets. I have wide wrists and my love is 20 while my juc small is a 19. The 20 in the panthere fits looser than my love with a lot of movement on my arm, but the 19 was really snug with no movement at all.
- I’m not sure it stacks as well as some of the others. I’ve tried with various other bracelets, but really prefer it on it’s own. It’s open at the top so has a tendency to move over other bracelets a bit. (But that’s totally personal preference.)
- If attention or recognition is your thing, this one won’t have the same appeal as the more popular styles. Most non-Cartier fans would never recognize it, unlike the Love which many people know.

Overall, I really love it and highly recommend at least trying it on.

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Thank you so much! This is on my radar to try on thanks to your lovely pics and detailed review! It’s beautiful on your wrist and I hope you wear it in great health and happiness!

 

[purseluv]

Thanks for the review!

 

[periogirl28]

Thank you for the review and photos. I had the pleasure of trying these on before they were first released, plain and pave, in all three golds. I haven’t decided on anything so far but yours really suits you. Congrats!

 

[americanroyal89]

Thank you for the review and photos. I had the pleasure of trying these on before they were first released, plain and pave, in all three golds. I haven’t decided on anything so far but yours really suits you. Congrats!

Oh I didn’t think it came in white gold. So interesting. Isn’t this bracelet flexible like the small juc? I know that doesn’t come in white gold because they couldn’t get the flexibility to work as white gold is more brittle.
I haven’t tried on this panthere bracelet on tho so I may be wrong about it being flexible too. Or maybe it’s thicker than the small juc to allow for white gold. Either way interesting and good to know

 

[periogirl28]

Oh I didn’t think it came in white gold. So interesting. Isn’t this bracelet flexible like the small juc? I know that doesn’t come in white gold because they couldn’t get the flexibility to work as white gold is more brittle.
I haven’t tried on this panthere bracelet on tho so I may be wrong about it being flexible too. Or maybe it’s thicker than the small juc to allow for white gold. Either way interesting and good to know

Apologies I think you are right. I know I did try at least 3 two plain and one pave, likely YG and RG. These new bracelets do not feel as bendable as the thin JuC and the double headed Panthere, both of which I was considering as well. Those are really flexible in comparison.

 

[americanroyal89]

Apologies I think you are right. I know I did try at least 3 two plain and one pave, likely YG and RG. These new bracelets do not feel as bendable as the thin JuC and the double headed Panthere, both of which I was considering as well. Those are really flexible in comparison.

Ahhh gotcha. I got excited for a second, I’ve recently opened my mind up to white gold haha. But all good.

 

[nightbefore]

@SnowBlossom I was eyeing on this bracelet, but I couldn’t find many review about wear so thanks for writing this! Wear it in good health looks great on you do you find it easy to combine with other pieces? I am planning to wear this on it’s own but I want to combine it with my alhambra pendants and earrings.

@880 it is great to hear that this piece is also on your radar. It enables me even more

 

[SnowBlossom]

@SnowBlossom do you find it easy to combine with other pieces? I am planning to wear this on it’s own but I want to combine it with my alhambra pendants and earrings.

I think from a distance the panthere looks quite simple. You don’t really notice the details until you’re close, and that’s when it catches the eye. The nice thing about this is that I think it pairs really well with other pieces without looking too flashy.

 

[nightbefore]

@SnowBlossom thank you very much! I am sorry for asking many questions but the last one… how does it feel compared to regular love? Much lighter or moreless the same weight and presence? I am doubting between getting the ring or the bracelet but I think bracelet would be much more convenient

 

[SnowBlossom]

@SnowBlossom how does it feel compared to regular love? Much lighter or moreless the same weight and presence? I am doubting between getting the ring or the bracelet but I think bracelet would be much more convenient

Please, ask away! Any Cartier piece is a big spend, it’s totally normal to want to have more information.

Weight-wise, I find it similar to the love. Because it fits a little looser, there’s more movement on my wrist than my Love. I initially noticed it more, but it didn’t take long to get used to it. So I’d say they are about equal in presence.

I admit, I didn’t try the rings. I had my heart set on the bracelet. Take pics if you go, I’d love to see them modelled!

 

[VintageyGirl]

Please, ask away! Any Cartier piece is a big spend, it’s totally normal to want to have more information.

Weight-wise, I find it similar to the love. Because it fits a little looser, there’s more movement on my wrist than my Love. I initially noticed it more, but it didn’t take long to get used to it. So I’d say they are about equal in presence.

I admit, I didn’t try the rings. I had my heart set on the bracelet. Take pics if you go, I’d love to see them modelled!

Thanks for starting this thread! Like you, I couldn’t find much info or reviews on the new panthere bracelet but I was taken with it when I tried it on at the boutique. I tossed for ages between the one headed Vs the two headed one and in the end, got the one headed one. I agree with your review. It’s smooth, sleek and curved so it’s easy to wear. Easier to take off too compared with the slim JUC which has the sharp end. There were some questions whether it is hollow. I don’t know but it feels a good weight to me. Not as thin as the slim JUC which I also love. I find it more wearable for everyday wear compared with the two headed one which I still love and still thinking of getting haha.

I posted this in the Cartier in Action thread. RG Baby Panthere stacked with my slim JUC diamonds and slim Love I do wear it by itself on left hand with my Apple Watch too.

and also a pix of me trying on with the double headed bracelet at the boutique. I find the two headed one harder to put on cos it has more sharp corners on both sides haha. Both beautiful in their own way! I personally find the Baby Panthere looks more sleek, youthful and modern, good for more casual outfits, and good for stacking while the two headed panthere looks more majestic, dressy and eye catching. I actually like the Panthere cos it’s less common than the JUC and Love

 

[south-of-france]

I wish the head and tail were aligned, otherwise I really like it!

 

[lumkeikei]

I wish the head and tail were aligned, otherwise I really like it!

That kind of drives me crazy too…