Christie's Geneva celebrates the intricate work of Cartier with the announcement that it will hosting a special auction of the 101 rare clocks by the French brand. The ultra luxurious brand spotlights its innovative intricate detailing when it comes to clockmaking. It will be auctioning off timekeepers designed in captivating and imaginative ways, boasting complex details.
These are recognized as "mystery" clocks and feature hands that are extended from a clear rock crystal pane that appears to be visually disconnected from any mechanisms. Another captivating design is the onyx model with carved details and a special mother of pearl dial complete with shining diamond accents from 1925 and an Oriental enamel clock that boasts intricate decorations.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury Clocks
- This trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity on how to merge elegance and functionality of timepieces.
- Intricate Clock Details
- Innovation opportunities lie in exploring new revolutionary techniques towards creating more elaborate clock details that set brands apart.
- Mystery Clocks
- This trend presents an opportunity for brands to produce timepieces with extraordinary designs that challenge our perception of how clocks work and look like.
Who This Affects Most
- Luxury Goods
- This industry can explore innovative ways of producing exquisite timepieces that cater to the high-end market.
- Jewelry
- Jewelry designers can create unique watch designs that integrate rare gemstones, to complement the unique characteristics of luxury clocks.
- Vintage Collectibles
- This industry could explore disruptive opportunities in restoring and preserving rare clocks as valuable art collections.
