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MTF introduces a captivating 'Cartier Conundrum,' showcasing a remarkable piece of high jewelry that transforms from a diamond-encrusted cuff bracelet into multiple accessories. This post highlights Cartier's innovative spirit, extending beyond their renowned mystery clocks and watches to create versatile, luxurious adornments.

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We are familiar with the Cartier fascination for Mystery clocks and they introduced mystery watches at SIHH 2013:-

Montre Rotonde de Cartier and the Montre Rotonde de Cartier Double Mystery Tourbillon

Click the following URL link to the PuristSPro SIHH 2013 Report: basel.watchprosite.com

Here is something for the ladies that may be classified as a Cartier Conumdrum ....

It starts as a diamond encrusted cuff bracelet...

And looks wonderful on the elegant model.

The lady looks a little "under-dressed",

With "merely" a diamond cuff bracelet........

Behold - the Cartier Conundrum is revealed and....

More accessories are made available to the lady.

A piece of the bracelet may be worn as a rose-cut cushion shaped diamond tiara.

Without the diamond cover, the secret watch is revealed inside the cuff bracelet.

You JUST knew there had to be a horological meandering on PuristSPro.....

That same rose-cut cushion shaped diamond may be worn as a brooch.

Revealing a smaller pear-shaped diamond on the tiara

Rose-cut cushion shaped diamond brooch.

The secret watch still looks good.

Secret watch, tiara and brooch

MTF · 2013-07-09T04:09:11Z

Discover Cartier's multi-functional diamond cuff bracelet that transforms into a secret watch, tiara, and brooch. A true jewelry conundrum.

Time beats at the heart of a creativity conceived from the most fanciful adaptation.
Crowned with light, in reference to the famous style reinvented by Cartier.

Tiara set with brilliant-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped diamond.

Brooch in 18-carat rhodium-plated white gold

Set with brilliant-cut diamonds and a rose-cut cushion-shaped diamond.

Case in 18-carat rhodium-plated white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds.

An essential design in clean pure lines for a creation illuminated by the glorious spark of a cushion rose-cut diamond.

Cartier: Where haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie collide....

I have to be careful how I say this but sometimes, I wish I were a woman

What do you think of the secret watch?

Regards,

MTF

This message has been edited by MTF on 2013-09-21 12:09:30

Key Points from the Discussion

The 'Conundrum' name perfectly captures the versatility and stunning presentation of the Cartier piece, with the photography and model's portrayal enhancing its allure.
While appreciating the elegance, a contributor notes that the tiara component requires a very specific, ultra-sexy black-tie event context to be effectively pulled off.
MTF reflects on the traditional contexts for tiaras, typically associated with princesses, debutantes, and brides, questioning their modern relevance outside of pageants.

The Discussion

AnthonyTsai

Jul 9, 2013

Very interesting combination

It's nice but it wouldn't sway me in wishing I were a woman :) The tiara is elegant but you have to be ultra sexy and in a serious black tie event to be able to pull this off IMO. Cheers, Anthony

MTF

Jul 9, 2013

I can do sexy

Anthony, What? You don't think I can do sexy? If I were to be a woman, I would " have to be ultra sexy and in a serious black tie event" all the time! Go big...or go home. :-) MTF

Hagen

Aug 4, 2013

Absolutely gorgeous!

"Conundrum" is indeed the perfect name! The whole presentation and photography here is stunning. The model is gorgeous. It takes a very remarkable female to pull off a look like that. I do love the fact that there is no arrogance displayed in the look. The whole atmosphere of that beautiful jewellery is captured beautifully. It looks like she is having fun, as indeed she should be sporting jewellery and an outit like that. Indeed, as has been stated, I have to admit that perhaps one would wish h

MTF

Aug 4, 2013

Like the Cartier watch and brooch but the tiara....not so much

Hagen, Somehow, we are used to the concept and practical use of a secret watch and brooch but not the tiara... I see tiaras for Princesses, debutantes and brides. Who has debutante coming-out seasons anymore? :-) Regards, MTF PS. I just thought of another group with tiaras.......pageant winners.