Since 1847, Cartier has called itself "the jeweler of kings, and the king of jewelers" — a title bestowed by Edward VII himself, and one the maison has spent nearly two centuries proving true. The CT0678S-002 99 carries that same lineage onto the face: an oversized shield in gold-tone metal, finished by hand, and marked with the panther that has prowled through Cartier's history since the early twentieth century.

A Maison Since 1847

Louis-François Cartier took over his master's Paris workshop in 1847, laying the first stone of what would become one of the most influential names in jewelry and watchmaking. The house grew under his son Alfred, and then flourished globally under three grandsons — Louis, Pierre, and Jacques Cartier — who opened boutiques in Paris, London, and New York, each grandson cultivating relationships with royalty, industrialists, and heads of state across their respective markets.

That same sculptural instinct is what defines the CT0678S-002 99. Where most eyewear brands treat a logo as a flat stamp, Cartier renders its panther in dimension and relief — a hand-applied detail that catches light the way a piece of fine jewelry would, because to Cartier's ateliers, that's exactly what it is.

Design: An Oversized Shield in Gold

The CT0678S-002 99 takes its name from the collection's dominant proportions — a shield silhouette built at oversized scale, in a warm gold-tone metal frame. The metal itself is treated with hand-applied lacquer detailing, a technique that gives depth and richness to the finish rather than a flat, uniform shine. At the temple, the sculptural 3D Panther sits in quiet relief, a signature more felt than announced.

This is metal eyewear built the way Cartier builds jewelry: considered proportions, hand-finishing at every stage, and a single motif deployed with restraint rather than repetition.

Lens: Green, and Purposefully Dramatic

The green lens is a deliberate choice, not a default — it plays against the warmth of the gold-tone frame, creating the kind of tonal contrast Cartier's design studio has favored across decades of eyewear and jewelry alike. At a 99mm lens width, the shield shape offers wraparound coverage suited to an oversized, statement-forward silhouette, with a 145mm temple length built for a broader, more dramatic fit than a standard frame.

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Caring for Gold-Tone Metal Frames

Clean the CT0678S-002 99 with a microfiber cloth only — avoid household cleaners or alcohol-based wipes, which can dull the hand-applied lacquer finish over time. Store the frame in its case when not worn, since metal shield frames can bend under pressure more easily than a folded standard silhouette. Avoid prolonged exposure to saltwater or chlorine, which can affect the lacquer's finish on the metal surface.

Final Thoughts

The CT0678S-002 99 isn't eyewear with a logo attached — it's a piece of the maison's jewelry language, scaled and reimagined for the face. From a Paris workshop in 1847 to a panther sculpted in three dimensions, Cartier has always treated its emblems as objects of craft rather than branding. This shield simply lets you wear that history in the Miami sun.