If you want to get the designer look without the hefty price tag, you’re in luck, as Abbott Lyon’s ‘gorgeous’ watch looks just like Princess Diana’s Cartier one for thousands less
First created in the 1980s, Cartier’s Panthère Watch is an iconic design loved by many celebrities, from Madonna to Gwenyth Paltrow and even royalty such as Princess Diana. Prices can range anywhere from £4k to £128k and up, meaning it is definitely a luxury investment that not many can part with.
However, we’re here to help you out with an alternative version that’s well over £3k+ cheaper. The watch we’ve spotted is the Essence Gold Sunray 19 Watch from Abbott Lyon, which is priced at £149, making it roughly £7,851 less than the standard Panthère de Cartier watch.
Abbott Lyon’s Essence watch features a square pink champagne dial set against an 18k gold-plated five-link strap. Finished with Quartz Seiko movement, water resistance and a two-year quality guarantee, it’s a thoughtful gift for a loved one or yourself.
Its sleek silhouette, square face, and elegant look remind us of the Panthère de Cartier, but luckily for us, without the four-figure price tag.
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There’s only a few reviews so far, with the shopper writing: “Gorgeous watch, small and dainty, goes so well with all jewellery and amazing quality”. Currently there are no negative reviews.
If the gold links and pink champagne dial aren’t really your style, the same watch is also available in a two-toned silver and gold colourway. The mixed metals option features a stunning pearlescent dial, and is so versatile whether you want to dress up or down.
A second shoppers raved about the mixed metal option writing: “I haven’t worn a watch in many years aside from my sports watch but I had treated myself to a little birthday gift. I wore my new watch at the weekend and received so many compliment’s. A few people even assumed it was a high end luxury watch. Definitely looks more expensive than it was. Such a simple but pretty piece.”
In other watch sales, Debenhams has slashed the price of hundreds of watches by thousands of pounds in its summer sale. The GV2 Milan Swiss Quartz Diamonds Silver Dial IPYG and Stainless Steel Watch is currently £189.75 down from £2,995. Similar to the Cartier watch and the Abbott Lyon, this is a mixed metals timepiece featuring a square face, but with a little extra galm from the diamonds around the dial.
And H. Samuel has slashed the price of Citizen’s Eco-Drive Ladies’ MOP Dial Two Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch from £279 down to £149. If you’re not a fan of the square dial, this one will be right up your street, with its round and pearlescent dial and chic look.