A fake Cartier Panthère 2020 watch is a copy of the square-case watch Cartier brought back in 2017. Most fakes run a quartz movement, use mineral glass, and sell for $30 to $600. Genuine steel Panthère de Cartier watches sold for about $3,300 to $5,000 in 2020, with gold and diamond versions above that. Cartier changed reference numbers over the years, so match the caseback number to a Cartier-listed size and metal before you pay.
What the 2020 Panthère de Cartier Is
Cartier launched the Panthère de Cartier in 1983 and stopped production in 2004. The 2017 relaunch used a square case with rounded corners, an integrated link bracelet, and a crown set with a blue synthetic spinel cabochon. Cartier added references in 2020, including new metal and diamond combinations. Case widths ran from about 22 mm to 31 mm. Steel models use quartz movements. Some gold references do too. The caseback carries a reference number, a serial number, a metal stamp, and a water resistance rating, most often 3 bar.
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Signs of a Fake
- Caseback: genuine engraving has even depth and clean edges. Many fakes show shallow laser print or uneven acid etch.
- Crystal: genuine uses sapphire. Mineral glass on cheap fakes scratches within weeks of daily wear.
- Cabochon: the genuine blue spinel sits flush in the crown. Fakes use plastic or glass, often too bright or too dark.
- Bracelet: end links on a genuine Panthère meet the case with no gap. Fakes show space at the lugs and a rattle when shaken.
- Dial: check the Cartier wordmark, roman numerals, and printed rail track. Fakes show thick strokes and wrong letter spacing.
- Movement: steel Panthère models are quartz. Open the caseback only if you can, and look for a Cartier calibre number.
Fake Price Bands
Listings fall into three bands. The $30 to $80 tier uses mineral glass, a plastic cabochon, and plated cases. The $100 to $250 tier uses a steel case, a better bracelet, and sapphire on some units. The $300 to $600 tier carries "1:1" or "super clone" labels, 316L or 904L steel, and closer dial print. Most still use quartz. Cartier service records cannot be checked from a listing photo.
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Checks Before You Buy
- Match the caseback reference to a Cartier size and metal.
- Ask for a clear photo of the crown and cabochon.
- Ask for movement photos if the seller claims a genuine calibre.
- Compare end link fit against photos of a genuine case.
- Read the return policy and payment terms.
What Cannot Be Confirmed
No public database ties Cartier serial numbers to single watches. Cartier service centers verify a watch in person. Photos do not confirm a movement, a caseback, or a bracelet. Replica sellers reuse the same images across batches, so a listing photo is not proof of the unit that ships. The exact reference numbers for 2020 additions are not listed here; Cartier is the source for current and past references.