# @sothebys on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=ttnp73kwHcw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29827161-sothebys-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-23T10:20:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sotheby's (@sothebys) — https://gondola.cc/sothebys

## Caption

This 1949 Cartier Mystery Clock is a stunning fusion of craftsmanship and artistic innovation, showcasing the Maison's celebrated tradition of illusionary timekeeping. Designed in the shape of a strawberry, the clock is suspended from a heart-shaped 18ct yellow gold mount, with a delicate topaz mesh that evokes the fruit's texture. The time is indicated by a platinum and diamond-set peduncle, pointing to a rotating chapter ring adorned with diamond Roman numerals.

The clock's mechanism, hidden within the agate base, powers a sophisticated system of gears, pulleys, and chains, creating the illusion of floating hands without revealing the intricate engineering behind it. This extraordinary timepiece stands as a testament to Cartier's technical mastery and poetic beauty, featuring in the Important Watches: Part I auction taking place at Sotheby's Geneva on 11 May.

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## Tags

watchcollectors, vintagewatches, cartier, timepiece, luxurywatches, mysteryclock, fineart, luxurycraftsmanship, watchmaking, horology, cartiermasterpiece, cartiertimepieces, wristwatch

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