Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Mysterious Hours 42mm W1556223 Rose Gold White Dial 2013

Brand: Cartier

Model: Rotonde De Cartier Mysterious Hours

Reference Number: W1556223 

Materials: Rose Gold 

Case diameter: 42mm 

Movement: Manual

Condition: Very Good

Year of Production: 2013

Box: Yes

Papers/Warranty Card: Yes

Booklets: Yes

ID : 59147 

The Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour (model W1556223) is a captivating display of the maison's ingenuity in both watchmaking and visual artistry. Encased in 42mm of warm rose gold, this elegant timepiece features Cartier’s signature silvered dial with sunray guilloché finishing, bold Roman numerals, and blued sword-shaped hands. The real centerpiece, however, is the “mysterious” complication—an optical illusion where the hour and minute hands appear to float in space, unaffixed to any mechanical center, paying homage to Cartier's mystery clocks of the early 20th century.

At the heart of the watch is the in-house manual-winding caliber 9981 MC, specially developed to power the illusion. This thin, cleverly engineered movement is visible through the transparent caseback and delivers a 48-hour power reserve. The watch is paired with a matte black alligator leather strap, fastened by a rose gold deployant clasp, enhancing its refined presence. The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour is not just a timekeeper—it's a poetic statement, blending illusion, tradition, and Cartier’s enduring commitment to horological elegance.