Imagine owning a watch that seems to defy gravity—a piece of art and engineering that leaves everyone in awe. Welcome to the world of Cartier’s Double Mystery Tourbillon, where the tourbillon appears to float in an open space. It’s not magic; it’s meticulous craftsmanship.
The secret lies in a sapphire crystal disc that’s been anti-reflective treated. A hole matching the size of the tourbillon is cleverly cut into this disc, creating the illusion of a floating frame. To achieve this enchanting effect, the disc is set into rotational movement, with the power transmitted to the tourbillon via a system that cleverly manages torque. The entire setup completes a floating rotation once every minute, with the frame itself also completing a full spin. How cool is that?
This magical timepiece features a manually wound mechanical movement, a testament to Cartier’s long-term commitment to innovation. Imagine the calculations needed to decide the speed of each moving part! To conserve energy, the tourbillon’s frame completes a full rotation in its designated space every minute, using components with minimized weight like the titanium tourbillon frame, which weighs a mere 0.28 grams.
To balance the movement, the gold material is used for part of the gear component, ensuring dynamic equilibrium. The Rotonde Tourbillon Mysterieux is housed in a 904 stainless steel case with platinum crown adorned with a natural cabochon-shaped spinel. The watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters and features a deep gray electroplated guilloché dial framed with silver grids, offering a sunburst effect.
The movement, marked with the prestigious Geneva seal, contains 242 components and operates with 25 ruby bearings, vibrating at 21,600 beats per hour, and provides a power reserve of 42 hours. Each piece is individually coded, with options for choosing your lucky number if you reserve early.
Cartier’s Double Mystery Tourbillon isn’t just a watch; it’s a conversation starter, a marvel of modern watchmaking that brings a touch of magic to your wrist. So, is this the ultimate dream watch or what?
