It was soon after Fabergé's debut at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900 that Cartier created pieces inspired by the Russian jeweler. Carter's creation during the Belle Époque is characterized by the use of guilloché enamel, rose cut diamonds, millegrain finishing, and the use of garland and floral motifs. Cartier used a secret method to acquire a shimmering and translucent effect on its enamel masterpieces, one that involved 5 or 6 layers of enamel, chosen from a palette of over 144 shades.

This set comprising of an open face watch, pencil and match holder is provides for an arresting combination. Most interestingly, the set is rendered in blue and green guiolliché enamel, which was one of Louis Cartier's signature styles (along with a purple/green colour scheme). Here, the typical Russian garland theme is present on the outer edge of the pocket watch and match holder, painted intricately with the gold finishing throughout. This floral motifs/garland style soon became Cartier's trademark style to differentiate the house from its competitor Fabergé.