1950s Cartier for Jaeger-LeCoultre "Mystery" 18K YG

The Cartier name is synonymous with luxury and has been since the brand's inception in 1847. Offering bespoke and unique jewelry to the world’s elite allowed Cartier to grow steadily through the 19th century and eventually introduced new offerings to their clientele. While the most recognizable watch models such as the Tank, Baignoire, and Santos Dumont are primarily celebrated and deseringly so, throughout Cartier's illustrious heritage the Maison created and produced numerous watch designs, from the most simple to extravagant. 

While the Maison is best known for its own creations, it is also well known that Cartier also retailed other luxury watch brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe with the Cartier name signed directly on the dial. Moreover, Cartier had specific models made to be retailed directly under their house name from watchmakers like Ebel, Bueche Girod, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. 

This charming and stylish Mystery-style wristwatch was manufactured and produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre, though it was actually retailed through a Cartier boutique and is adorned with a Cartier inventory number on the case back. This watch is cleverly powered by a JLC manual backwind movement so that it can suspended between two acrylic plates to achieve the "floating" appearance of the "mystery" dial aesthetic.