You owe it to yourself to look beyond the famous Tank.

Sure, that model is — rather deservedly, we might add — the centerpiece of Cartier’s watch collection. But the maison has long produced other models with equally compelling designs, both for men and women.

One such ladies’ collection is the Cougar, a sporty (yet elegant) embodiment of the refined Cartier aesthetic. Quartz-powered and available in both steel and precious metals, the Cougar was a versatile model that begged a second glance.

The particular Cougar we have here from circa the 1990s is housed in a 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a sapphire crystal, an 18K gold sapphire cabochon crown, and a riveted yellow gold bezel. It features a lovely off-white cream dial with black painted Roman indices, a blued steel sword handset, an outer minute ‘railroad’ track. Powered by a quartz movement, it comes paired to a matching 18K yellow gold multi-link bracelet with a hidden clasp.

Effortlessly chic and hip long after its creation, the Cougar remains a quintessential Cartier ladies’ model, perfect for strolling about town, business meetings, or a leisurely night out.