After the introduction of the core time only models of the brand new "Cle de Cartier" collection during 2015, the house of Cartier will use the forthcoming replica watches & wonders 2015 exhibition to unveil the very first versions of this sophisticated timekeeper equipped with some of the brand's top-end complications.
considering the creativity and expertise of the fine watch-making department led by Carole Forestier Kasai, the reputable manufacture had a lot of refined complications to choose from. indeed, whether you are after a minute repeater flying tourbillon, a perpetual calendar chronograph, or even an astrotourbillon skeleton, Cartier always provides at least one model to meet your needs with a unique design and the most stunning finish.
smartly, though, the brand did not select for one of these "traditional" symbols of Haute Horlogerie but rather rely on a much more poetic function that symbolizes Cartier's unconventional approach to fine watchmaking: the "mysterious hours". with the help of two sapphire discs, the brand's characteristic sword-shaped facetted hours and minute hands seem to float, weightless on the dial to reveal the time of the day.
this interesting complication has already been introduced in the "Rotonde" collection in either rose gold or white gold but also yellow gold as the Rotonde mysterious hours panther grisaille enamel in the "Cartier d'art" collection. the new "Cle de Cartier mysterious hours" share the same manually wound 9981 mc caliber entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in the brands la Chaux de fonds workshops.
offered the available information, there will be four versions at least of the "Cle de Cartier mysterious hours": one model with a pink gold case and another version featuring a platinum frame. the former will also be available with a diamond-set bezel and a full pave model in white gold will appreciate the jeweler side of Cartier.
the first three renditions also stand for another design touch which has become a trademark of the brand: an openwork dial carved around the iconic stylized roman numerals one expects from replica Cartier. in blue just like the rail track minute circle, they amazingly stand out on the silver grid with sunburst finish.
the white gold and platinum models are paired with a black alligator but a brown alligator strap complements the pink gold versions. all of them are secured by a folding buckle in the same material as the case. we will have to wait until watches & wonders 2015 for information about the price and to find out whether more versions will be available.