The year 1997 was an exciting year both for Cartier and collectors of the maison. A huge celebration for the brand’s 150th anniversary, a spectacular series of limited edition timepieces were launched across all collector’s favourite models. From Tank à Guichet, Pasha to Basculante, you name it, all creations for the celebration features a unique intertwined guilloché motif and features the L♡C 1847-1997 logo to commemorate the collection known as “I love Cartier”.

And of course, the collection cannot be complete without the Mysterieux Modèle A by Maurice Coüet which stunned the world in 1912. Small yet mesmerizing, the 150th anniversary Mysterieux pocket watches were available in three metals: White, yellow and pink gold (all featured within this catalogue).

Each produced in a limited edition of 150 pieces, the present white gold example numbered 150/150 is the last piece to be produced. An exceptional miniature mystery clock enrobed in a white gold guilloché case, the bow of the pocket watch is cleverly designed with a C-shaped logo.

Complete with a rarely seen wooden L♡C anniversary crest presentation box and original certificate, the present Cartier mystery pocket watch captures an intriguing mechanism, with the hands appearing floating within the dial. This illusion is achieved thanks to two transparent discs and its concealed gear, propelling the passage of time.