So rarely has any brand created such magical, creative and stupendous clocks such as Cartier has. The Maison has created some of the most dazzling Mystery Clocks ever made, with Maurice Coüet creating the movements and construction of the Model A in 1912. While it seems like the hands are floating and suspended, they are in fact attached by two translucent disks that are driven by a clock movement hidden within the base.

Cartier has lavishly adorned its Mystery clocks with an array of designs and materials, ranging from nephrite to jasper, to diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. While the examples from the 1920s were more fantastical and displayed chinoiserie or Egyptian themes, examples from the 1950s onwards were more sculptural, experimenting with form and shape.

The present example rendered in yellow gold with rock crystal is a fantastic example of a Mystery Clock. With hands made of rose-cut diamonds, the bezel is made in yellow gold and further adorned with brilliant diamonds. The swirling brown agate base is beautiful and is preserved in excellent condition, with barely any signs of aging. Accompanied by its original presentation box, the clock is signed and numbered with Cartier hand stamped numbers.