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Cartier, Prism Mystery Clock, Silver Plated And Blue Jasper, Circa 1990's. ...
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Cartier, Prism Mystery Clock, Silver Plated And Blue Jasper, Circa 1990'sCase: 3 1/2 inches wide, 3 inches deep, 4 inches high, silver plate, 20 microns, ribbed silver plated sides, Art Deco motif accents with blue jasper panels and base trim, 91180478
Dial: white with blue Arabic numerals and radial indexes, the dial is concealed in the base, blue baton hands
Movement: quartz, 11 jewels, inner quartz crystal prisms and mirrors
Signed: Cartier on the case, dial and movement
This ingenious mechanism was first developed and patented by Gaston Cusin, who was inspired to create this design by the way in which periscopes operate. The quartz crystal prisms and mirrors allow the dial, which is concealed in the base, to become visible, but only from a certain angle. This timepiece is accompanied by its original fitted box.
Dial: white with blue Arabic numerals and radial indexes, the dial is concealed in the base
Hands: blue baton hands
Metal: silver plate, 20 microns
Case: #91180478
Case Info: ribbed silver plated sides, Art Deco motif accents with blue jasper panels and base trim
Case Width: 3 1/2 inches wide, 3 inches deep, 4 inches high
Crystal: crystal
Watch Movement: quartz, 11 jewels, inner quartz crystal prisms and mirrors
Condition: This interesting mystery clock is presented in excellent condition. One miniscule nick on the top front panel, otherwise like new. Small inscription on the base. Original fitted box is in good condition.
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