Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXV

1 1 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I There are two sizes: a small measuring 22 mm and a medium clocking in at 27 mm. Naturally both have the classic square case with a screwed-down bezel and the superb signature brick-lay linked bracelet with a concealed folding clasp. At the heart of the watch is not a mechanical movement but a quartz. This is a piece that spotlights style and the watch’s iconic status. Just don’t pair this beauty with soft pastels, huge hairstyles and big shoulder pads! The return of the Panthère de Cartier is music to the ears of discerning ladies everywhere. Cartier’s global communications and marketing director Arnaud Carrez says, “It was clear we needed a strong manifesto for women and rather than design a new watch it made much more sense to re-launch something that has the potential to become an icon all over again. The watch is bold and sophisticated but feminine, yet importantly not girly. We see it as the perfect accessory.” Last year the men were treated to the hugely successful cushion shaped Drive de Cartier – this year is the ladies’ turn to be spoiled with this icon from yesteryear.