A timepiece is a work of art, and some designs get more creative than the classic wristwatch. Some designs have brought illusion, mystery and style to the watch through concealment and even exposure. Check out these three creative watch designs and discover your new favorite watch trend.

1. The Secret Watch
The secret watch is a fun design that was popularized in the ‘30s and ‘40s. These designs didn’t want to sacrifice the art of jewelry for the mechanics of telling time. These secret watches are concealed by a hinged cover and can be found on a ring, brooch or bracelet.

The benefits of a secret watch are twofold. First, you get a beautiful and functional accessory. Secondly and most importantly, you can let time get away from you without surrendering it entirely.

2. Mystery Watch
Louis Cartier produced the designs for mystery clocks. The mystery clock was first invented by Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin in the 19th century. Later, the clock would be exclusively developed for Cartier by watchmaker Maurice Couet. The hands appear to float in a mystery clock, unattached to any apparatus.
The clocks took months of work before the jeweler can decorate and create beautiful designs. After years of studying the remarkable design, watchmakers finally figured out how to replicate the mystery dial the size of a wristwatch.

3. Skeleton Watch
Skeleton watches can be difficult to produce since they involve the trimming of any non-essential metal to expose the mechanical movement of the watch. The watch essentially displays the bare bones, or skeleton, of the watch.

Intricate mechanical movements are an interesting twist on the typical watch. The display is a stunning work of craftsmanship and the showcases the movement for what it is — a work of art.

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