Cartier Panthère rectangular The introduction of the Aqua-Lung

The introduction of the Aqua-Lung in 1942 and SCUBA in the 1950s necessitated a watch that could endure exposure to depths far deeper than ever seen before

While it might seem like a nonsensical jumble of numbers with two letters tacked on at the end

and an ETA movement

a Reference 35715000

Cartier Panthère rectangular The introduction of the Aqua-LungCartier is responsible for some of the most recognizable and successful wristwatches in the history of modern horology. The definitive expert on watch design, the French maison has always been a leader in challenging conventional approaches to watchmaking while pioneering new styling as a fixture in the broader fashion world. In the span of the last hundred years or so, Cartier has pushed some of the most recognizable watch designs in history, from