As usual, I’m a bit late to the party - these were announced in May by Cartier, so I doubt there are any of the limited edition watches left. However, if  there are any of the 50 still floating around for sale, you can guarantee I won’t be able to afford it for quite some time. As with most things, if you have to ask the price, you probably can’t afford it. I have searched high and low trying to find a price range for these watches, but if I had to guess, I’d guess it’s a multiple of my mortgage. Some of their ‘lower end’ watches that aren’t nearly as lovely as this start out in the $30,000.  And, they aren’t even close to being as intricate and jewel filled as these.

Seriously.

So, let’s all just read along with the description and pretend that someday we’ll own one, ok?

A gentle and familiar panda arrives on the scene in a plump collection of black sapphires and diamonds. The precious miniature animal holds a disc of black enamel in its paws, embossed with bamboo stalks and eucalyptus leaves in white enamel to reflect the delicate landscape of China.

Specifications
Case in 18 carat, rhodium-plated, white gold set with round diamonds
Panda in 18 carat, rhodium-plated, white gold set with round diamonds, black sapphires and emeralds (eyes), with some details outlined in black enamel
Dial in black and white enamel
Dark-grey, brushed, canvas strap with an ardillon buckle in 18 carat, rhodium-plated, white _ gold set with round diamonds
Quartz movement
Approximately 8 carats

*Sigh* Source