By Scott Hickey Everyone loves a good mystery, and this year Cartier has crafted one for the ages. For more than a century, the legendary maison has fascinated the public with an irresistible spell that combines the power of machines and magic. The tradition began in 1912 with the first mystery clock, an ingenious invention in which the hands appeared...

Black, white: contrasting tones that make the head spin - the Hypnose watch seems to whirl Cartier timekeeping into a never-ending spiral. A jewelry watch of hypnotic fascination, its aesthetic appeal lies in the form and power of illusion inspired in its lines. In one stylish yet disciplined stroke, Cartier has created a major new watchmaking classic in the Hypnose...