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Lot Essay
A timepiece of great beauty, this ‘Montre Mysterieuse’ is an astonishing horological achievement. One of the most visually spectacular and remarkable of all watchmaking inventions is the ‘Heures Mystérieuses’ time display, the hands having the appearance of floating in mid-air. Particularly associated with Cartier, who made the most exquisite mystery timepieces in the 20th century, the true ‘Heures Mystérieuses’ is a great delight and is very rarely seen in watches, more usually in clocks. The hands are mounted on crystal discs that have concealed toothed circumferences that are rotated by the movement which is a special caliber shaped to fit within the narrow confines of the case.
The present watch is one of a special edition of Cartier mystery pocket watches. The watches were made in either white gold, yellow gold or platinum, each with a unique number.
The very name Cartier is a byword for the ultimate in luxury. From the dawn of the 20th century the company’s timepieces have wowed the world’s richest and most demanding clientele, not only for their mechanical excellence and ingenuity but most importantly for the perfection and confidence of their design. Truly a tour-de-force of the watchmaker’s art, this Heures Mystérieuses would be a highly impressive addition to any collection.
The present watch is one of a special edition of Cartier mystery pocket watches. The watches were made in either white gold, yellow gold or platinum, each with a unique number.
The very name Cartier is a byword for the ultimate in luxury. From the dawn of the 20th century the company’s timepieces have wowed the world’s richest and most demanding clientele, not only for their mechanical excellence and ingenuity but most importantly for the perfection and confidence of their design. Truly a tour-de-force of the watchmaker’s art, this Heures Mystérieuses would be a highly impressive addition to any collection.