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The Poetry of Time
The Poetry of Time
Just like in a fairytale, the history of Van Cleef & Arpels began when the
daughter of a precious stone merchant Esther Arpels – known as Estelle –
married Alfred Van Cleef, son of a precious stone craftsman and diamond
merchant. In 1906, they created “Van Cleef & Arpels” and moved into
premises at 22, Place Vendôme: the Maison was born. The Van Cleef &
Arpels Paris address has remained unchanged ever since, and jewellery
collections follow on one from the other, perpetuating a highly original
style made up of enchantment, grace and femininity. Demonstrating highlyskilled craftsmanship and a true love of precious stones, they particularly
celebrate nature, the delicacy and vitality of which are recreated in the
hands of the jeweller-craftsmen. Blossoming flowers, quivering palm leaves,
butterflies and dragonflies create the illusion of suspended time...
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Just like in a fairytale, the history of Van Cleef & Arpels began when the
daughter of a precious stone merchant Esther Arpels – known as Estelle –
married Alfred Van Cleef, son of a precious stone craftsman and diamond
merchant. In 1906, they created “Van Cleef & Arpels” and moved into
premises at 22, Place Vendôme: the Maison was born. The Van Cleef &
Arpels Paris address has remained unchanged ever since, and jewellery
collections follow on one from the other, perpetuating a highly original
style made up of enchantment, grace and femininity. Demonstrating highlyskilled craftsmanship and a true love of precious stones, they particularly
celebrate nature, the delicacy and vitality of which are recreated in the
hands of the jeweller-craftsmen. Blossoming flowers, quivering palm leaves,
butterflies and dragonflies create the illusion of suspended time...
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Watchmaking creations have appeared in Van Cleef & Arpels collections
since the 1910’s. The genius of the jeweller’s ethos was joined by a mastery
of high watchmaking. Van Cleef & Arpels’ taste for a challenge saw the
creation of spectacular clocks known as “Mystérieuses” (the hands of which
appeared to float in space), small precious clocks and, of course, watches.
Certain watches, such as the Châtelaines, were also worn as a clip on the
back of a shirt-front or a woman’s suit, or sheltered in the watch pocket
(a small pocket in a waistcoat or pair of trousers). Adorned with precious
stones, concealing their dial under a jewellery motif, housed in a Minaudière
pouch, they revealed Van Cleef & Arpels’ technical mastery, careful
attention to detail and taste for the fabulous. They were then transformed
into bracelet-watches, thus becoming truly indispensable accessories.
Cadenas, Alhambra, Charms, Carrelage, Pierre Arpels... Over the course
of the collections, Van Cleef & Arpels has produced marvels of jewellerymaking creativity and virtuosity, masterpieces of technical ingenuity at the
service of a style; a sensitive, unusual, alternative perception of time.
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Watchmaking creations have appeared in Van Cleef & Arpels collections
since the 1910’s. The genius of the jeweller’s ethos was joined by a mastery
of high watchmaking. Van Cleef & Arpels’ taste for a challenge saw the
creation of spectacular clocks known as “Mystérieuses” (the hands of which
appeared to float in space), small precious clocks and, of course, watches.
Certain watches, such as the Châtelaines, were also worn as a clip on the
back of a shirt-front or a woman’s suit, or sheltered in the watch pocket
(a small pocket in a waistcoat or pair of trousers). Adorned with precious
stones, concealing their dial under a jewellery motif, housed in a Minaudière
pouch, they revealed Van Cleef & Arpels’ technical mastery, careful
attention to detail and taste for the fabulous. They were then transformed
into bracelet-watches, thus becoming truly indispensable accessories.
Cadenas, Alhambra, Charms, Carrelage, Pierre Arpels... Over the course
of the collections, Van Cleef & Arpels has produced marvels of jewellerymaking creativity and virtuosity, masterpieces of technical ingenuity at the
service of a style; a sensitive, unusual, alternative perception of time.
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Continuing this dreamlike journey, in 2006 Van Cleef & Arpels created
the first Poetic Complication™ with a dial that evokes the seasons by
turning imperceptibly over 365 days. Creation by creation, highly complex
mechanical movements displaying great artistic virtuosity have brought
an enchanted world to life. Van Cleef & Arpels’ jewellery-making genius
is expressed here with great panache, and is often joined by other artistic
crafts. Masters of enamelling, marquetry and sculpture also lend their
precious, rare expertise to these watchmaking creations. This is how the
Poetry of Time came into being, a watchmaking world made up of dreams
and enchantment, collections in which each timepiece, like a work of art,
tells us a tale- another story of passing time.
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Continuing this dreamlike journey, in 2006 Van Cleef & Arpels created
the first Poetic Complication™ with a dial that evokes the seasons by
turning imperceptibly over 365 days. Creation by creation, highly complex
mechanical movements displaying great artistic virtuosity have brought
an enchanted world to life. Van Cleef & Arpels’ jewellery-making genius
is expressed here with great panache, and is often joined by other artistic
crafts. Masters of enamelling, marquetry and sculpture also lend their
precious, rare expertise to these watchmaking creations. This is how the
Poetry of Time came into being, a watchmaking world made up of dreams
and enchantment, collections in which each timepiece, like a work of art,
tells us a tale- another story of passing time.
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The Artistic Craft Professions
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The Artistic Craft Professions
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Painting a landscape, sculpting figures, allowing light to shine through: by
adorning the dial in totally unique ways, artistic craftsmen bring Poetic
Complication™ timepieces to life. To accompany the work of its master
watchmakers, Van Cleef & Arpels surrounds itself with the greatest talents,
those whose expertise is the fruit of passion, of secrets and… of time. The
heir to a profession at risk of extinction, a student who has completed many
years of apprenticeship: each individual places his or her noble craft at the
service of the jeweller’s creativity. And if Van Cleef & Arpels’ watchmaking
creations allow them to perpetuate their art, they also lead them to reinvent
it, transforming every challenge into a creation and production secret. They
also provide them with the opportunity of combining age-old craftsmanship
with contemporary motifs. It was with this in mind that Van Cleef & Arpels
used the “vitrail” and “contre-jour” enamelling techniques for the first time,
to create the dials of certain Poetic Complications™ and Extraordinary
Dials™ timepieces.
Each motif requires hundreds of hours’ work, mainly because it is applied to
the infinitely limited surface of the dial. The extreme precision of the design
requires the craftsman not only to adapt his or her technique, but also to
demonstrate great patience and ingenuity in order to give the timepiece all
its poetry. It is this virtuosity that will reveal the emotion of these masterful
miniatures signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Painting a landscape, sculpting figures, allowing light to shine through: by
adorning the dial in totally unique ways, artistic craftsmen bring Poetic
Complication™ timepieces to life. To accompany the work of its master
watchmakers, Van Cleef & Arpels surrounds itself with the greatest talents,
those whose expertise is the fruit of passion, of secrets and… of time. The
heir to a profession at risk of extinction, a student who has completed many
years of apprenticeship: each individual places his or her noble craft at the
service of the jeweller’s creativity. And if Van Cleef & Arpels’ watchmaking
creations allow them to perpetuate their art, they also lead them to reinvent
it, transforming every challenge into a creation and production secret. They
also provide them with the opportunity of combining age-old craftsmanship
with contemporary motifs. It was with this in mind that Van Cleef & Arpels
used the “vitrail” and “contre-jour” enamelling techniques for the first time,
to create the dials of certain Poetic Complications™ and Extraordinary
Dials™ timepieces.
Each motif requires hundreds of hours’ work, mainly because it is applied to
the infinitely limited surface of the dial. The extreme precision of the design
requires the craftsman not only to adapt his or her technique, but also to
demonstrate great patience and ingenuity in order to give the timepiece all
its poetry. It is this virtuosity that will reveal the emotion of these masterful
miniatures signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Gold sculpture
The sculptor’s art consists of extracting a figure from a block of material
and bringing it to life. In order to craft the precious metal, play with its
appearance, highlight its reflections and give it a velvety appearance, he
first measures it with his gaze, then with his hands. This is because, while
his observational capacities and sense of aesthetics are crucial, it is the
“intelligence” of his hands that prevails.
It all begins with a plate of gold upon which the craftsman traces the
principal outlines of the motif with the aid of a microscope. The difficulty
lies in adapting the design to an infinitely reduced scale. He then begins his
three-dimensional work, shaping it patiently before turning his attention
to the details: accentuating a curve, reproducing a texture, and adding
brilliance in order to reveal all of the poetry of the motif. It is light that,
when cast over curves and reliefs, will reveal the richness of this miniature
work of art.
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Gold sculpture
The sculptor’s art consists of extracting a figure from a block of material
and bringing it to life. In order to craft the precious metal, play with its
appearance, highlight its reflections and give it a velvety appearance, he
first measures it with his gaze, then with his hands. This is because, while
his observational capacities and sense of aesthetics are crucial, it is the
“intelligence” of his hands that prevails.
It all begins with a plate of gold upon which the craftsman traces the
principal outlines of the motif with the aid of a microscope. The difficulty
lies in adapting the design to an infinitely reduced scale. He then begins his
three-dimensional work, shaping it patiently before turning his attention
to the details: accentuating a curve, reproducing a texture, and adding
brilliance in order to reveal all of the poetry of the motif. It is light that,
when cast over curves and reliefs, will reveal the richness of this miniature
work of art.
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Gold sculpture is a highly meticulous art that demands perfect technical
mastery, and therefore perfect knowledge of the artist’s tools. Scribing tools,
chisels, gravers and chasing tools (which the craftsman has sometimes
created himself ) adapt to the craftsman’s every movement and meet his
every requirement.
Throughout its collections, Van Cleef & Arpels has paid homage to this
traditional craftsmanship, for example on the dial of the Féérie timepiece.
Seated on a diamond-paved ball, a fairy points to each hour with her magic
wand and to each minute with the tip of her wings. From her finely-sculpted
arms to the delicious curve of her legs, her entire silhouette suggests
movement. We half expect to see her stand up and stretch her legs for a
second, before settling down to regulate time once more.
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Gold sculpture is a highly meticulous art that demands perfect technical
mastery, and therefore perfect knowledge of the artist’s tools. Scribing tools,
chisels, gravers and chasing tools (which the craftsman has sometimes
created himself ) adapt to the craftsman’s every movement and meet his
every requirement.
Throughout its collections, Van Cleef & Arpels has paid homage to this
traditional craftsmanship, for example on the dial of the Féérie timepiece.
Seated on a diamond-paved ball, a fairy points to each hour with her magic
wand and to each minute with the tip of her wings. From her finely-sculpted
arms to the delicious curve of her legs, her entire silhouette suggests
movement. We half expect to see her stand up and stretch her legs for a
second, before settling down to regulate time once more.
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Enamel painting in miniature
This extremely ancient technique, dating back to Antiquity, has established
the reputation of numerous artists from the Middle Ages onwards. Like
a painter with his palette, the enameller-craftsman uses coloured enamels
composed of silica powder, very finely-ground pigments, and oil.
First, he creates an extremely hard white enamel base, able to withstand
the various firings. Then, with the aid of a binocular magnifying glass, the
craftsman – or, we might say, the painter, as the arts resemble one another
so closely – applies the colour using a fine pine-marten-hair paintbrush.
The colours are added one by one in a very precise order, from the lighter
shades to the brighter ones. Each requires a specific firing, the temperature
and duration of which remain the secret of the master enameller. While
the design, which is drawn freehand, requires precision, dexterity and
genuine painting talent, each firing demands experience and patience.
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Enamel painting in miniature
This extremely ancient technique, dating back to Antiquity, has established
the reputation of numerous artists from the Middle Ages onwards. Like
a painter with his palette, the enameller-craftsman uses coloured enamels
composed of silica powder, very finely-ground pigments, and oil.
First, he creates an extremely hard white enamel base, able to withstand
the various firings. Then, with the aid of a binocular magnifying glass, the
craftsman – or, we might say, the painter, as the arts resemble one another
so closely – applies the colour using a fine pine-marten-hair paintbrush.
The colours are added one by one in a very precise order, from the lighter
shades to the brighter ones. Each requires a specific firing, the temperature
and duration of which remain the secret of the master enameller. While
the design, which is drawn freehand, requires precision, dexterity and
genuine painting talent, each firing demands experience and patience.
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Only very few craftsmen in the world have mastered the secrets of enamel
painting in miniature, bearing in mind the fact that a pigment can always
react to the firing in an unpredictable manner... And while the craftsman
reproduces a motif, his sensitivity and the unique way in which he
interprets it are what make it a genuinely rare piece. The meticulous nature
of this technique explains why the production of a painted enamel dial
requires almost fifty hours’ work. Furthermore, the capricious character of
the colours, particularly during firing, requires the craftsman to carry out
a constant “technological watch” in order to perfect his art.
With infinite poetry and mysterious charm, the dial of the Océanide
timepiece pays brilliant homage to enamel painting in miniature. Inspired
by the Atlantide High Jewellery collection, this Poetic Complication™
displays a magical landscape. By turning imperceptibly over the 365 days
of the year, the dial reveals incredible sea creatures from behind motherof-pearl waves. As the seasons pass, these Oceanides dance around the dial
in the changing colours of a beautiful marine world.
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Only very few craftsmen in the world have mastered the secrets of enamel
painting in miniature, bearing in mind the fact that a pigment can always
react to the firing in an unpredictable manner... And while the craftsman
reproduces a motif, his sensitivity and the unique way in which he
interprets it are what make it a genuinely rare piece. The meticulous nature
of this technique explains why the production of a painted enamel dial
requires almost fifty hours’ work. Furthermore, the capricious character of
the colours, particularly during firing, requires the craftsman to carry out
a constant “technological watch” in order to perfect his art.
With infinite poetry and mysterious charm, the dial of the Océanide
timepiece pays brilliant homage to enamel painting in miniature. Inspired
by the Atlantide High Jewellery collection, this Poetic Complication™
displays a magical landscape. By turning imperceptibly over the 365 days
of the year, the dial reveals incredible sea creatures from behind motherof-pearl waves. As the seasons pass, these Oceanides dance around the dial
in the changing colours of a beautiful marine world.
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“Contre-jour” enamel
This enamelling process dating from the 16th century, more commonly
known as grisaille enamel, was developed for the first time in the world
of watchmaking for Van Cleef & Arpels. The specific nature of this
little-used technique is the use of a palette consisting only of black
and white.
First, the craftsman creates a dense, perfectly smooth black enamel base,
which will be able to withstand the successive firings. Then, using a
fine paintbrush, he gradually creates the motif by “dragging” a minute
quantity of finely-ground white enamel powder. During the firings
– around ten will be necessary – these successive layers will reveal the
decoration in subtle gradations of grey, beginning with the darkest, and,
finally, revealing the brightest. This monochrome effect has led grisaille
enamel to be called “contre-jour” enamel.
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“Contre-jour” enamel
This enamelling process dating from the 16th century, more commonly
known as grisaille enamel, was developed for the first time in the world
of watchmaking for Van Cleef & Arpels. The specific nature of this
little-used technique is the use of a palette consisting only of black
and white.
First, the craftsman creates a dense, perfectly smooth black enamel base,
which will be able to withstand the successive firings. Then, using a
fine paintbrush, he gradually creates the motif by “dragging” a minute
quantity of finely-ground white enamel powder. During the firings
– around ten will be necessary – these successive layers will reveal the
decoration in subtle gradations of grey, beginning with the darkest, and,
finally, revealing the brightest. This monochrome effect has led grisaille
enamel to be called “contre-jour” enamel.
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“Contre-jour” enamelling was particularly popular during the Renaissance,
but today it appears in a dazzlingly modern style, such as on the dial of
the Pont des Amoureux timepiece: nestling in a starry sky, a crescent
moon lights up the silhouettes of a collection of houses and a garden
surrounded by a gate. Above this shadow theatre, on the famous Pont des
Arts, a man and a woman move towards each other, meeting at midnight
for a minute-long kiss. They then part, before meeting again 11 hours,
59 minutes later for another kiss. This romantic walk in which each
character moves forward at his own pace – the woman to the rhythm of
the hours, the man to the rhythm of the minutes – conceals a retrograde
mechanical movement: by working forwards then backwards, only this
mechanism can allow these two lovers to meet, again and again.
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“Contre-jour” enamelling was particularly popular during the Renaissance,
but today it appears in a dazzlingly modern style, such as on the dial of
the Pont des Amoureux timepiece: nestling in a starry sky, a crescent
moon lights up the silhouettes of a collection of houses and a garden
surrounded by a gate. Above this shadow theatre, on the famous Pont des
Arts, a man and a woman move towards each other, meeting at midnight
for a minute-long kiss. They then part, before meeting again 11 hours,
59 minutes later for another kiss. This romantic walk in which each
character moves forward at his own pace – the woman to the rhythm of
the hours, the man to the rhythm of the minutes – conceals a retrograde
mechanical movement: by working forwards then backwards, only this
mechanism can allow these two lovers to meet, again and again.
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“Vitrail” enamel
The highly complex “vitrail” enamelling technique is carried out in two
stages. The first consists of tracing the contours of the motif using a tiny
gold blade. During the second stage, the craftsman fills in the cavities
he has created with enamel powder, before firing it at temperatures of
800°C. Once vitrified, they appear in translucent hues, allowing the light
to shine through the layer of coloured glass: the motif has become a
miniature stained-glass window that will then be placed on the gold disc
of the dial.
Only the craftsman’s virtuosity and experience allow him to reproduce the
motif precisely and in all its delicacy, to create a palette of original colours
that corresponds exactly to the shades required by Van Cleef & Arpels, and
finally, master the firing to perfection.
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“Vitrail” enamel
The highly complex “vitrail” enamelling technique is carried out in two
stages. The first consists of tracing the contours of the motif using a tiny
gold blade. During the second stage, the craftsman fills in the cavities
he has created with enamel powder, before firing it at temperatures of
800°C. Once vitrified, they appear in translucent hues, allowing the light
to shine through the layer of coloured glass: the motif has become a
miniature stained-glass window that will then be placed on the gold disc
of the dial.
Only the craftsman’s virtuosity and experience allow him to reproduce the
motif precisely and in all its delicacy, to create a palette of original colours
that corresponds exactly to the shades required by Van Cleef & Arpels, and
finally, master the firing to perfection.
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The process is rendered even more difficult by the fact that it is carried out
on the tiny surface of the dial... Infinite patience and successful mastery of
the technique allow both a shimmering and velvety finished effect, in which
the colours appear to be suspended on golden threads.
The radiant delicacy of “vitrail” enamel was expressed for the first time in
the Lady Arpels Extraordinary Butterfly collection. In subtle gradations
of brown, the butterfly’s wings blend with the shimmering petals of the
immense golden-brown flower from which it is gathering pollen. Captured
as it takes flight, it appears to have paused for a second on the dial, allowing
shadow to play with light on its quivering wings.
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The process is rendered even more difficult by the fact that it is carried out
on the tiny surface of the dial... Infinite patience and successful mastery of
the technique allow both a shimmering and velvety finished effect, in which
the colours appear to be suspended on golden threads.
The radiant delicacy of “vitrail” enamel was expressed for the first time in
the Lady Arpels Extraordinary Butterfly collection. In subtle gradations
of brown, the butterfly’s wings blend with the shimmering petals of the
immense golden-brown flower from which it is gathering pollen. Captured
as it takes flight, it appears to have paused for a second on the dial, allowing
shadow to play with light on its quivering wings.
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Miniature painting on mother-of-pearl
All the poetry of mother-of-pearl and the infinite number of light effects
offered by this iridescent surface are highlighted by this technique.
Painstaking and precise, miniature painting on enamel requires
meticulous care and extreme rigour at every stage of the process.
The craftsman transfers the principal lines of the original design freehand to an extremely slender mother-of-pearl disc, taking care to respect
this initial positioning to the nearest millimetre. He then applies each
colour individually with a paintbrush using a colour palette that he has
created himself, thus closely guarding his production secrets. As soon
as a colour has been added, the craftsman places the mother-of-pearl
disc in an oven at 80°C for one hour. This stage allows the colour to
be fixed – it thus becomes unalterable – and also allows the coloured
surface to be polished, eliminating any marks left by the paintbrush.
For each enamel coulour used, another firing is required, so patience is
of the essence.
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Miniature painting on mother-of-pearl
All the poetry of mother-of-pearl and the infinite number of light effects
offered by this iridescent surface are highlighted by this technique.
Painstaking and precise, miniature painting on enamel requires
meticulous care and extreme rigour at every stage of the process.
The craftsman transfers the principal lines of the original design freehand to an extremely slender mother-of-pearl disc, taking care to respect
this initial positioning to the nearest millimetre. He then applies each
colour individually with a paintbrush using a colour palette that he has
created himself, thus closely guarding his production secrets. As soon
as a colour has been added, the craftsman places the mother-of-pearl
disc in an oven at 80°C for one hour. This stage allows the colour to
be fixed – it thus becomes unalterable – and also allows the coloured
surface to be polished, eliminating any marks left by the paintbrush.
For each enamel coulour used, another firing is required, so patience is
of the essence.
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While the craftsman’s dexterity, sense of volume and ability to breathe
emotion into Van Cleef & Arpels’ motifs are essential qualities, so is his
knowledge of mother-of-pearl.
It is by experimenting with the brilliance and reflections of this natural
material that the design takes on all of its power, as though it had
come to life, like the motif that blossoms on the dial of the Butterfly
timepiece: a butterfly with translucent wings, the green monochrome
of which goes perfectly with the bouquet of mauve pansies over which
it flies. Here, miniature painting on mother-of-pearl provides a true
“lesson of nature”, highlighted by the precision of a highly poetic motif.
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While the craftsman’s dexterity, sense of volume and ability to breathe
emotion into Van Cleef & Arpels’ motifs are essential qualities, so is his
knowledge of mother-of-pearl.
It is by experimenting with the brilliance and reflections of this natural
material that the design takes on all of its power, as though it had
come to life, like the motif that blossoms on the dial of the Butterfly
timepiece: a butterfly with translucent wings, the green monochrome
of which goes perfectly with the bouquet of mauve pansies over which
it flies. Here, miniature painting on mother-of-pearl provides a true
“lesson of nature”, highlighted by the precision of a highly poetic motif.
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Marquetry work
Magical, sensual, poetic and symbolic: stones have always formed the heart
of Van Cleef & Arpels collections. If jeweller craftsmen magnify them with
a thousand and one setting techniques, the marquetry craftsman arranges
them in subtle compositions. In order to create a motif, the stones must
first be painstakingly selected. This work requires all the expertise of Van
Cleef & Arpels’ gemmologists. The aim is to bring together the nuances
of colour and texture that will allow the motif to be recreated from an
impressive palette: stones with strong or soft colours, matt or translucent,
smooth or covered with reliefs, not to mention the immense variety of
mother-of-pearl.
Like in a miniature puzzle, each element has a specific position. With
extraordinary precision, the craftsman cuts the material so that it perfectly
fits the gold disc of the dial. The thickness- sometimes less than half a
millimetre- and fragility of certain materials such as mother-of-pearl
heightens the difficulty of the task.
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Marquetry work
Magical, sensual, poetic and symbolic: stones have always formed the heart
of Van Cleef & Arpels collections. If jeweller craftsmen magnify them with
a thousand and one setting techniques, the marquetry craftsman arranges
them in subtle compositions. In order to create a motif, the stones must
first be painstakingly selected. This work requires all the expertise of Van
Cleef & Arpels’ gemmologists. The aim is to bring together the nuances
of colour and texture that will allow the motif to be recreated from an
impressive palette: stones with strong or soft colours, matt or translucent,
smooth or covered with reliefs, not to mention the immense variety of
mother-of-pearl.
Like in a miniature puzzle, each element has a specific position. With
extraordinary precision, the craftsman cuts the material so that it perfectly
fits the gold disc of the dial. The thickness- sometimes less than half a
millimetre- and fragility of certain materials such as mother-of-pearl
heightens the difficulty of the task.
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He then assembles these fine strips one by one in the infinitely reduced
area of the dial, patiently recreating the illusion of relief and the depth of
perspective. Certain decorations bring together thirty pieces in this manner,
in order to reinterpret a landscape.
A technique that has always been beloved of Van Cleef & Arpels – as
early as the 1920’s, Minaudière pouches were adorned with striking
Japanese landscapes – marquetry work is expressed with great panache
in the Extraordinary Dials™ collection. The Lady Arpels Paysage Polaire
timepiece, for example, recreates an ice floe in the pink light of dawn.
The reflections of the mother-of-pearl and its infinite variety of nuances
perfectly recreate the iridescent whiteness of the ice and the relief of this
landscape upon which a bear and two bear cubs have come to stretch their
limbs. With a simple movement of the wrist, the ice will sparkle while a
bluish shadow will be cast over this eternal moment.
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He then assembles these fine strips one by one in the infinitely reduced
area of the dial, patiently recreating the illusion of relief and the depth of
perspective. Certain decorations bring together thirty pieces in this manner,
in order to reinterpret a landscape.
A technique that has always been beloved of Van Cleef & Arpels – as
early as the 1920’s, Minaudière pouches were adorned with striking
Japanese landscapes – marquetry work is expressed with great panache
in the Extraordinary Dials™ collection. The Lady Arpels Paysage Polaire
timepiece, for example, recreates an ice floe in the pink light of dawn.
The reflections of the mother-of-pearl and its infinite variety of nuances
perfectly recreate the iridescent whiteness of the ice and the relief of this
landscape upon which a bear and two bear cubs have come to stretch their
limbs. With a simple movement of the wrist, the ice will sparkle while a
bluish shadow will be cast over this eternal moment.
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The Collections
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The Collections
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Alhambra
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Alhambra
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Alhambra
The Alhambra collection belongs to the heritage of Van Cleef & Arpels and
its good-luck motif has become a veritable signature of the jeweller. A fine
example is this watchmaking collection in which the famous four-leaf clover
continues to amaze, reinventing itself around onyx and mother-of-pearl and
playing with its charm in two different sizes. Like the sets in the jewellery
collection, the case combines precious materials, highlighting them with a
row of yellow or white gold beads and occasionally diamonds. The bracelet
presents a variety of styles: in its sober version, it adopts black satin; the
jewellery version echoes the motif in mother-of-pearl or onyx, or, in the
lighter version, is open-worked and bordered with a row of diamonds.
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Alhambra
The Alhambra collection belongs to the heritage of Van Cleef & Arpels and
its good-luck motif has become a veritable signature of the jeweller. A fine
example is this watchmaking collection in which the famous four-leaf clover
continues to amaze, reinventing itself around onyx and mother-of-pearl and
playing with its charm in two different sizes. Like the sets in the jewellery
collection, the case combines precious materials, highlighting them with a
row of yellow or white gold beads and occasionally diamonds. The bracelet
presents a variety of styles: in its sober version, it adopts black satin; the
jewellery version echoes the motif in mother-of-pearl or onyx, or, in the
lighter version, is open-worked and bordered with a row of diamonds.
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Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
White gold case
White mother-of-pearl dial
Sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 3 ATM
Dimensions: 25 x 25 mm
White mother-of-pearl Alhambra bracelet
Jeweler clasp
Swiss quartz movement
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Jeweler clasp
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Onyx, white and grey mother-of-pearl Alhambra bracelet
Jeweler clasp
Yellow gold case
Onyx dial
Sapphire crystal
Onyx Alhambra bracelet
Jeweler clasp
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Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
White gold case
Sapphire crystal
Jeweler clasp
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Jeweler clasp
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Onyx, white and grey mother-of-pearl Alhambra bracelet
Jeweler clasp
Yellow gold case
Onyx dial
Sapphire crystal
Onyx Alhambra bracelet
Jeweler clasp
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Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra M
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra M
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra M
White gold and diamond paved case
Sapphire crystal
White gold bracelet with hollowed-out Alhambra set
with diamonds
Jeweler clasp
236 diamonds ~2.8 cts
Pink gold and diamond paved case
Sapphire crystal
Pink gold bracelet with hollowed-out Alhambra set
with diamonds
Jeweler clasp
Yellow gold and diamond paved case
Onyx dial
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Yellow gold pin buckle
44 diamonds ~ 0.7 ct
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
White gold pin buckle
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
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Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Alhambra
Vintage Bracelet
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra M
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra M
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra M
Sapphire crystal
White gold bracelet with hollowed-out Alhambra set
with diamonds
Jeweler clasp
Sapphire crystal
Pink gold bracelet with hollowed-out Alhambra set
with diamonds
Jeweler clasp
Onyx dial
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
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Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra S
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra S
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra S
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra S
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
White gold case
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Yellow gold case
Onyx dial
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
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Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra S
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra S
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra S
Vintage Alhambra
Alhambra S
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
White gold case
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Yellow gold case
Onyx dial
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
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Cadenas
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Cadenas
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Cadenas
Thanks to Van Cleef & Arpels’ imagination, anything can become precious.
A simple padlock therefore leads to the creation of a timepiece with an
incredible clasp. Launched in 1936, the idea captivated the Duchess of
Windsor. Who would have thought back then that this nod to a small
everyday object was to become one of the most elegant of all watchmaking
creations? The jeweller’s ingenuity gave it an inclined dial, a totally unique
clasp and various forms of bracelet. Today, the strength of its design and the
fluidity of the snake chain that adorns certain versions have withstood the
passing of time and fashions. Entirely or partially diamond-set, in yellow
or white gold, Cadenas timepieces remain brilliant stylistic compositions.
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Cadenas
Thanks to Van Cleef & Arpels’ imagination, anything can become precious.
A simple padlock therefore leads to the creation of a timepiece with an
incredible clasp. Launched in 1936, the idea captivated the Duchess of
Windsor. Who would have thought back then that this nod to a small
everyday object was to become one of the most elegant of all watchmaking
creations? The jeweller’s ingenuity gave it an inclined dial, a totally unique
clasp and various forms of bracelet. Today, the strength of its design and the
fluidity of the snake chain that adorns certain versions have withstood the
passing of time and fashions. Entirely or partially diamond-set, in yellow
or white gold, Cadenas timepieces remain brilliant stylistic compositions.
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Cadenas
Medium
Cadenas
Small
Cadenas
Vintage
Cadenas
Vintage
White gold case set with two rows of diamonds
Silvered dial
Sapphire crystal
Dimensions: L 24 x w 11 x h 10 mm
Alligator strap
Yellow gold case set with one row of diamonds
Silvered dial
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
Silvered dial
Sapphire crystal
White gold snake chain
Baguette diamond paved dial
Sapphire crystal
White gold and princess-cut diamond paved bracelet
729 diamonds ~ 19,51 cts and
122 baguette-cut diamonds ~ 13.86 cts
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Cadenas
Medium
Cadenas
Small
Cadenas
Vintage
Cadenas
Vintage
Silvered dial
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
Yellow gold case set with one row of diamonds
Silvered dial
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
Silvered dial
Sapphire crystal
White gold snake chain
Baguette diamond paved dial
Sapphire crystal
White gold and princess-cut diamond paved bracelet
729 diamonds ~ 19,51 cts and
122 baguette-cut diamonds ~ 13.86 cts
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Charms
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Charms
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Charms
Inspired by its highly imaginative jewellery, Van Cleef & Arpels has invented
a brand new watchmaking creation. Classic yet surprising, this timepiece is
adorned with an inseparable Alhambra good-luck charm set with brilliants
that turns freely around the dial. Its shapes are perfectly balanced, based
on curves and extremely fine details. The sunburst-effect guilloché dial
highlights the purity of the baton-shaped hands and applied hour markers
while adding a touch of glamour to this ultra-feminine creation. Available
in white or pink gold, signed on the edge of the case, set with two rows of
diamonds or entirely paved, the Charms timepiece comes in three different
sizes and possesses an ingenious system of interchangeable bracelets to
match the wearer’s outfit and mood.
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Charms
Inspired by its highly imaginative jewellery, Van Cleef & Arpels has invented
a brand new watchmaking creation. Classic yet surprising, this timepiece is
adorned with an inseparable Alhambra good-luck charm set with brilliants
that turns freely around the dial. Its shapes are perfectly balanced, based
on curves and extremely fine details. The sunburst-effect guilloché dial
highlights the purity of the baton-shaped hands and applied hour markers
while adding a touch of glamour to this ultra-feminine creation. Available
in white or pink gold, signed on the edge of the case, set with two rows of
diamonds or entirely paved, the Charms timepiece comes in three different
sizes and possesses an ingenious system of interchangeable bracelets to
match the wearer’s outfit and mood.
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Charms Mini
Charms Mini
Charms Mini
Charms Mini
White gold and diamond paved Alhambra Charms
White gold case paved with diamonds
Silvered guilloché dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 25 mm
Two interchangeable satin straps: white and black
White gold and diamond paved pin buckle
White gold case set with two rows diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 25 mm
Pink gold and diamond paved Alhambra Charms
Pink gold case paved with diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 25 mm
Pink gold and diamond paved pin buckle
Pink gold case set with two rows of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 25 mm
Pink gold pin buckle
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Charms Mini
Charms Mini
Charms Mini
Charms Mini
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 25 mm
White gold case set with two rows diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 25 mm
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 25 mm
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 25 mm
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Charms M
Charms S
Charms M
Charms S
Charms M
Charms S
Charms M
Charms S
Pink gold and diamond paved
Alhambra Charms
Pink gold case paved with
diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Two interchangeable satin straps:
white and black
pin buckle
311 diamonds ~ 3 cts
Alhambra Charms
diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
white and black
pin buckle
262 diamonds ~ 1.8 cts
Alhambra Charms
Pink gold case set with two rows
of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
white and black
Alhambra Charms
of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
white and black
White gold and diamond paved
Alhambra Charms
White gold case paved with
diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
white and black
pin buckle
Alhambra Charms
diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
white and black
pin buckle
Alhambra Charms
White gold case set with two rows
of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
white and black
Alhambra Charms
of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
white and black
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Charms M
Charms S
Charms M
Charms S
Charms M
Charms S
Charms M
Charms S
Alhambra Charms
diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
white and black
pin buckle
Alhambra Charms
diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
white and black
pin buckle
Alhambra Charms
of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
white and black
Alhambra Charms
of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
white and black
Alhambra Charms
diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
white and black
pin buckle
Alhambra Charms
diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
white and black
pin buckle
Alhambra Charms
of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
white and black
Alhambra Charms
of diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
white and black
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Charms S
Charms M
Charms S
Charms M
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
Two interchangeable bracelets: white gold and black satin
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Two interchangeable bracelets: pink gold and black satin
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
Two interchangeable bracelets: pink gold paved
with diamonds and black satin
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Two interchangeable bracelets: white gold paved
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Charms S
Charms M
Charms S
Charms M
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
Two interchangeable bracelets: white gold and black satin
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Two interchangeable bracelets: pink gold and black satin
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 32 mm
Two interchangeable bracelets: pink gold paved
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Two interchangeable bracelets: white gold paved
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Lady Arpels
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Lady Arpels
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Lady Arpels
With its round case and highly sober lines, Lady Arpels allows creation
to reign supreme. Every nuance of mother-of-pearl plays its part in the
Lady Arpels Papillon collection, from the iridescent whiteness of seashells
from Bali to the shimmering reflections of those from Tahiti. Satin-brushed
or polished, these magnificent light effects bring a butterfly to life. Its
wings appear to flutter, ready to alight delicately on the arm of she who has
chosen the timepiece. In a white or yellow gold case, this extremely simple
motif is sometimes illuminated with a row of diamonds. Finally, this model
is punctuated with more diamonds, one on the crown, others highlighting
the bracelet clasp.
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Lady Arpels
With its round case and highly sober lines, Lady Arpels allows creation
to reign supreme. Every nuance of mother-of-pearl plays its part in the
Lady Arpels Papillon collection, from the iridescent whiteness of seashells
from Bali to the shimmering reflections of those from Tahiti. Satin-brushed
or polished, these magnificent light effects bring a butterfly to life. Its
wings appear to flutter, ready to alight delicately on the arm of she who has
chosen the timepiece. In a white or yellow gold case, this extremely simple
motif is sometimes illuminated with a row of diamonds. Finally, this model
is punctuated with more diamonds, one on the crown, others highlighting
the bracelet clasp.
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Lady Arpels Butterfly
White mother-of-pearl and diamond paved dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 36 mm
Satin strap
111 diamonds ~ 2.3 cts (case, dial, buckle)
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 36 mm
Satin strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 28 mm
Satin strap
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 28 mm
Satin strap
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Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 36 mm
Satin strap
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 36 mm
Satin strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 28 mm
Satin strap
Yellow gold case
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 28 mm
Satin strap
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Timeless
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Timeless
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Timeless
By combining the softness of the oval with the elegance of a classic design,
Van Cleef & Arpels created Timeless, a rounded timepiece, the harmony of
which is the result of minute details: a bezel whose width varies according
to the curve of the oval, and a lightly rounded case that comes in two
different sizes. Timeless combines this sensuality with simplicity, with
a white mother-of-pearl dial bearing only two hands and the jeweller’s
signature; or in the jewellery versions with a guilloché dial adorned with
diamond-set Roman numerals and a crown graced with a briolette-cut
diamond charms. Finally, for a collection of numbered pieces, Timeless’ oval
dial is transformed by mother-of-pearl marquetry work and gold sculpture
set with precious stones, a bird of paradise decoration or a theatre telling
poetic tales.
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Timeless
By combining the softness of the oval with the elegance of a classic design,
Van Cleef & Arpels created Timeless, a rounded timepiece, the harmony of
which is the result of minute details: a bezel whose width varies according
to the curve of the oval, and a lightly rounded case that comes in two
different sizes. Timeless combines this sensuality with simplicity, with
a white mother-of-pearl dial bearing only two hands and the jeweller’s
signature; or in the jewellery versions with a guilloché dial adorned with
diamond-set Roman numerals and a crown graced with a briolette-cut
diamond charms. Finally, for a collection of numbered pieces, Timeless’ oval
dial is transformed by mother-of-pearl marquetry work and gold sculpture
set with precious stones, a bird of paradise decoration or a theatre telling
poetic tales.
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Timeless
Timeless
Timeless
Timeless
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Briolette diamond paved charms
White gold and baguette-cut diamond paved case
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
75 diamonds ~ 3 cts
Sapphire crystal
White gold and baguette-cut diamond paved bracelet
Folding buckle
Sapphire crystal
White gold and diamond paved bracelet
Folding buckle
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Timeless
Timeless
Timeless
Timeless
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
75 diamonds ~ 3 cts
Sapphire crystal
White gold and baguette-cut diamond paved bracelet
Folding buckle
Sapphire crystal
White gold and diamond paved bracelet
Folding buckle
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Timeless XL
Timeless XL
Timeless XL
White lacquer on guilloché dial
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
Blue lacquer on guilloché dial
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
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Timeless XL
Timeless XL
Timeless XL
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
Blue lacquer on guilloché dial
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Alligator strap
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Timeless Rose des vents
Timeless Birds of Paradise
Hand-painted mother-of-pearl, diamonds and sapphires dial
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
11 sapphires ~ 0.9 ct
White gold, red gold and diamond paved case
Mother-of-pearl marquetry, diamonds, spinel and sapphires dial
Crown set with a cabochon spinel
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
2 spinels ~ 0.3 ct
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Timeless Rose des vents
Timeless Birds of Paradise
Hand-painted mother-of-pearl, diamonds and sapphires dial
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
White gold, red gold and diamond paved case
Mother-of-pearl marquetry, diamonds, spinel and sapphires dial
Crown set with a cabochon spinel
Sapphire crystal
Satin strap
2 spinels ~ 0.3 ct
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Pierre Arpels
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Pierre Arpels
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Pierre Arpels
In 1949, Pierre Arpels, the son of one of the founders of Van Cleef & Arpels,
designed a round timepiece with elegant, pure lines. Its case integrates
two central strap fastenings, a true signature of this timepiece. Although
designed as a unique piece, it was so much admired that it has since
become a classic. Today, Van Cleef & Arpels reinterprets this powerfully
understated timepiece. Drawing inspiration from the innovative spirit
of its creator, it has maintained its hand-wound mechanical movement
while at the same time playing with modernity: its design has been
refined, its ultra-thin case is bevelled in shape and its crown is adorned
with a diamond. Finally, on its embossed dial recalling the maker’s mark
– a tapestry inspired by the “piqué” motif of a formal shirt – two fine,
slender hands circle around hour-markers in relief. In white or pink gold
with two different case sizes, the Pierre Arpels timepiece may be adorned
with a row of diamonds to highlight its timeless beauty.
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Pierre Arpels
In 1949, Pierre Arpels, the son of one of the founders of Van Cleef & Arpels,
designed a round timepiece with elegant, pure lines. Its case integrates
two central strap fastenings, a true signature of this timepiece. Although
designed as a unique piece, it was so much admired that it has since
become a classic. Today, Van Cleef & Arpels reinterprets this powerfully
understated timepiece. Drawing inspiration from the innovative spirit
of its creator, it has maintained its hand-wound mechanical movement
while at the same time playing with modernity: its design has been
refined, its ultra-thin case is bevelled in shape and its crown is adorned
with a diamond. Finally, on its embossed dial recalling the maker’s mark
– a tapestry inspired by the “piqué” motif of a formal shirt – two fine,
slender hands circle around hour-markers in relief. In white or pink gold
with two different case sizes, the Pierre Arpels timepiece may be adorned
with a row of diamonds to highlight its timeless beauty.
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Pierre Arpels 38 mm
Pierre Arpels 42 mm
Pierre Arpels 38 mm
Pierre Arpels 42 mm
Pink gold case
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Mechanical movement 830P
Pink gold case
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
White gold case
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
White gold case
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
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Pierre Arpels 38 mm
Pierre Arpels 42 mm
Pierre Arpels 38 mm
Pierre Arpels 42 mm
Pink gold case
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Pink gold case
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
White gold case
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
White gold case
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
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Pierre Arpels 38 mm
Pierre Arpels 42 mm
Pierre Arpels 38 mm
Pierre Arpels 42 mm
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
99 diamonds ~ 3 cts
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
99 diamonds ~ 3 cts
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
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Pierre Arpels 38 mm
Pierre Arpels 42 mm
Pierre Arpels 38 mm
Pierre Arpels 42 mm
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
99 diamonds ~ 3 cts
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
99 diamonds ~ 3 cts
White lacquer dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
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High Jewellery
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High Jewellery
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High Jewellery
High jewellery and watchmaking: these two crafts, admirably brought
together and mastered by Van Cleef & Arpels, are presented in precious
collections based on the jeweller’s favourite themes, such as nature and
couture. Extreme care and attention are lavished on the selection, pairing
and setting of the stones, as well as the development of assembly techniques
for the links or ingenious closing systems. This exceptional work perfectly
complements the virtuosity of the master watchmakers who create the
movements, mechanisms and complications. They are housed in these
sometimes unique, always exceptional pieces, crafted with boldness and
creativity in the name of perfection.
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High Jewellery
High jewellery and watchmaking: these two crafts, admirably brought
together and mastered by Van Cleef & Arpels, are presented in precious
collections based on the jeweller’s favourite themes, such as nature and
couture. Extreme care and attention are lavished on the selection, pairing
and setting of the stones, as well as the development of assembly techniques
for the links or ingenious closing systems. This exceptional work perfectly
complements the virtuosity of the master watchmakers who create the
movements, mechanisms and complications. They are housed in these
sometimes unique, always exceptional pieces, crafted with boldness and
creativity in the name of perfection.
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Fox-Trot
Allegria
Sapphire crystal
White gold bracelet set with diamonds
Jeweller clasp
White gold case
Silvered dial
Sapphire crystal
Jeweller clasp
80 diamonds ~ 9 cts
Mechanical movement JLC 101
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Fox-Trot
Allegria
Sapphire crystal
Jeweller clasp
White gold case
Silvered dial
Sapphire crystal
Jeweller clasp
80 diamonds ~ 9 cts
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Fleurette
Rosalba
Dentelle XL
Platinum and diamond paved case
Sapphire crystal
Dimensions: 25 mm x 27 mm
Platinum bracelet set with diamonds
Platinum and diamond jeweller clasp
White mother-of-pearl marquetry dial
Sapphire crystal
White gold bracelet set with round, pear-shaped
and baguette-cut diamonds
White gold and diamond jeweller clasp
Diamond paved dial
Sapphire crystal
White gold and diamond jeweler clasp
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Fleurette
Rosalba
Dentelle XL
Platinum and diamond paved case
Sapphire crystal
Dimensions: 25 mm x 27 mm
Platinum bracelet set with diamonds
Platinum and diamond jeweller clasp
White mother-of-pearl marquetry dial
Sapphire crystal
White gold bracelet set with round, pear-shaped
and baguette-cut diamonds
Diamond paved dial
Sapphire crystal
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Farandole XL
Folie des prés
Folie des prés
Diamond paved dial
Sapphire crystal
diamonds, sapphires
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 23 mm
White gold bracelet set with diamonds, sapphires
and 88 sapphires ~ 17 cts
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 23 mm
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Farandole XL
Folie des prés
Folie des prés
Diamond paved dial
Sapphire crystal
diamonds, sapphires
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 23 mm
White gold bracelet set with diamonds, sapphires
and 88 sapphires ~ 17 cts
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 23 mm
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Extraordinary Dials™
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With their turquoise enamel skies, mother-of-pearl waves, diamondset animals with furry coats or ruby flowers, the Extraordinary Dials™
decorations resemble a collection of paintings by master miniaturists. Here,
the most precious materials enhance noble mechanical movements, giving
Van Cleef & Arpels’ version of time a special poetic dimension. On these
limited-edition timepieces, each of which tells its own story, all the creative
stages of watchmaking give rise to an extraordinary metamorphosis. The
virtuoso time of the master watchmakers is embellished by that of the
master jewellers, enamellers, gold sculptors, and precious marquetry
craftsmen. And it is the coming together of these unique crafts that results
in the creation of rare timepieces, veritable watchmaking poetry, on which
the hours and minutes become the symbols of a time that is charged with
emotions and intimate memories.
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With their turquoise enamel skies, mother-of-pearl waves, diamondset animals with furry coats or ruby flowers, the Extraordinary Dials™
decorations resemble a collection of paintings by master miniaturists. Here,
the most precious materials enhance noble mechanical movements, giving
Van Cleef & Arpels’ version of time a special poetic dimension. On these
limited-edition timepieces, each of which tells its own story, all the creative
stages of watchmaking give rise to an extraordinary metamorphosis. The
virtuoso time of the master watchmakers is embellished by that of the
master jewellers, enamellers, gold sculptors, and precious marquetry
craftsmen. And it is the coming together of these unique crafts that results
in the creation of rare timepieces, veritable watchmaking poetry, on which
the hours and minutes become the symbols of a time that is charged with
emotions and intimate memories.
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Polar Landscape penguin decor
Polar Landscape seal decor
Polar Landscape bear decor
Polar Landscape whale decor
Champlevé enamel, gold sculpting, diamonds,
yellow sapphires, mandarin garnets
and mother-of-pearl marquetry dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
105 diamonds ~ 2.7 cts (case, crown, buckle)
Champlevé enamel, gold sculpting, diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Champlevé enamel, glass sculpting, gold sculpting, diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
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Polar Landscape penguin decor
Polar Landscape seal decor
Polar Landscape bear decor
Polar Landscape whale decor
yellow sapphires, mandarin garnets
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Champlevé enamel, glass sculpting, gold sculpting, diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
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African Landscape antelope décor
African Landscape giraffe décor
African Landscape hippopotamus decor
African Landscape elephant decor
white and yellow mother-of-pearl marquetry dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Cabochonné enamel, engraving under enamel, gold sculpting,
diamonds, turquoise and yellow mother-of-pearl marquetry dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Champlevé enamel, engraving under enamel,
gold sculpting, diamonds, yellow jasper
and white mother-of-pearl marquetry dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
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African Landscape antelope décor
African Landscape giraffe décor
African Landscape hippopotamus decor
African Landscape elephant decor
white and yellow mother-of-pearl marquetry dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Cabochonné enamel, engraving under enamel, gold sculpting,
diamonds, turquoise and yellow mother-of-pearl marquetry dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
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Hummingbirds Ariane
Hummingbirds Anais
Hummingbirds Elvire
Hummingbirds Thalassin
Hummingbirds Madere
Champlevé enamel and diamond dial
with a gold-engraved hummingbird covered
with translucent enamel
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
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Hummingbirds Ariane
Hummingbirds Anais
Hummingbirds Elvire
Hummingbirds Thalassin
Hummingbirds Madere
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
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The Extraordinary Presentation Case
This case in curved blue sycamore wood contains… constellations: the
precious dials of the four timepieces of the De la Terre à la Lune collection, a
limited series comprising numbered pieces inspired by Jules Verne’s Voyages
Extraordinaires (extraordinary journeys). Like an invitation to discovery,
four small magnifying portholes allow the decorations dedicated to the
Cassiopeia, Cygnus, Pegasus and Peacock constellations to be observed.
When opened, the case reveals a starry sky in mother-of-pearl and wooden
marquetry work, presenting the four Extraordinary Dials™ timepieces.
Their motifs celebrate the art of diamond setting, but also those of stone
marquetry work, gold sculpture and enamelling like this majestic swan
flying over the milky way which, with a beat of its translucent wings, lights
up the heavens with its purity and grace.
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The Extraordinary Presentation Case
This case in curved blue sycamore wood contains… constellations: the
precious dials of the four timepieces of the De la Terre à la Lune collection, a
limited series comprising numbered pieces inspired by Jules Verne’s Voyages
Extraordinaires (extraordinary journeys). Like an invitation to discovery,
four small magnifying portholes allow the decorations dedicated to the
Cassiopeia, Cygnus, Pegasus and Peacock constellations to be observed.
When opened, the case reveals a starry sky in mother-of-pearl and wooden
marquetry work, presenting the four Extraordinary Dials™ timepieces.
Their motifs celebrate the art of diamond setting, but also those of stone
marquetry work, gold sculpture and enamelling like this majestic swan
flying over the milky way which, with a beat of its translucent wings, lights
up the heavens with its purity and grace.
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Cygnus
Cassiopeia
Pavot
Pegasus
Vallonné enamel, gold sculpting, lapis lazuli
and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Vallonné enamel, gold sculpting, feu rouge opale
and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Vallonné enamel, gold sculpting, dark jade
and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Vallonné enamel, gold sculpting, red jasper
and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
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Cygnus
Cassiopeia
Pavot
Pegasus
Vallonné enamel, gold sculpting, lapis lazuli
and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Vallonné enamel, gold sculpting, feu rouge opale
and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Vallonné enamel, gold sculpting, dark jade
and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Vallonné enamel, gold sculpting, red jasper
and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
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Poetic Complications™
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Because beauty and wonder have always made Van Cleef & Arpels’ heart
beat faster, in 2006 the jeweller created the first Poetic Complication™.
By bringing together Van Cleef & Arpels’ stylistic inventiveness, the
expertise of its master jewellers and the technical virtuosity of artistic
craftsmen, the jeweller brings a new dimension to High Watchmaking:
characters are animated, decorations are metamorphosed, changing to
the beat of the hours, days or seasons, transforming a dial into a magical
scene. Each timepiece thus becomes a poetic theatre presenting a new
interpretation of the passing of time, an unexpected, moving, enchanted
tale: the imperceptible turning of the seasons over the 365 days of the
year, the journey of the hours throughout the day, the appearance of
the heavens over the months... Designed especially for the purpose,
superior mechanisms allow this poetic perception of time to be proposed,
appearing to beat to the rhythm of the heart, the breath of emotion, and
the memory of happy moments. Never before has watchmaking expertise
served beauty so well, and never before has poetry appeared to be so close
to dreams.
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Because beauty and wonder have always made Van Cleef & Arpels’ heart
beat faster, in 2006 the jeweller created the first Poetic Complication™.
By bringing together Van Cleef & Arpels’ stylistic inventiveness, the
expertise of its master jewellers and the technical virtuosity of artistic
craftsmen, the jeweller brings a new dimension to High Watchmaking:
characters are animated, decorations are metamorphosed, changing to
the beat of the hours, days or seasons, transforming a dial into a magical
scene. Each timepiece thus becomes a poetic theatre presenting a new
interpretation of the passing of time, an unexpected, moving, enchanted
tale: the imperceptible turning of the seasons over the 365 days of the
year, the journey of the hours throughout the day, the appearance of
the heavens over the months... Designed especially for the purpose,
superior mechanisms allow this poetic perception of time to be proposed,
appearing to beat to the rhythm of the heart, the breath of emotion, and
the memory of happy moments. Never before has watchmaking expertise
served beauty so well, and never before has poetry appeared to be so close
to dreams.
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Lady Arpels Fairy
Pont des Amoureux
Butterfly Symphony
From the Earth to the Moon
Five Weeks in a balloon
Enamel guilloché dial
with white gold engraved fairy set
with diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Satin strap
105 diamonds ~2.6 cts (case, crown and buckle)
Power reserve: 30 hours
Mechanical movement with retrograde
hours minutes (movement JLC 846 and
Agenhor module developed exclusively for
Van Cleef & Arpels)
Poetic Complication™
Contre-jour enamel dial, gold engraved figurines
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
White gold and diamond paved buckle
Van Cleef & Arpels)
Mother-of-pearl and onyx marquetry,
gold sculpting dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Van Cleef & Arpels)
Miniature painting, champlevé enamel
and marquetry of black jade and agate dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
White gold and diamond paved folding buckle
130 diamonds ~5 cts (case, crown and buckle)
Mechanical movement with retrograde hours minutes
(movement JLC 846 and Agenhor module developed
exclusively for Van Cleef & Arpels)
White gold case
Champlevé and paillonné enamel dial
with mother-of-pearl marquetry
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
White gold folding buckle
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Lady Arpels Fairy
Pont des Amoureux
Butterfly Symphony
From the Earth to the Moon
Five Weeks in a balloon
Enamel guilloché dial
with white gold engraved fairy set
with diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Satin strap
Van Cleef & Arpels)
Contre-jour enamel dial, gold engraved figurines
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
White gold and diamond paved buckle
Van Cleef & Arpels)
Mother-of-pearl and onyx marquetry,
gold sculpting dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Van Cleef & Arpels)
Miniature painting, champlevé enamel
and marquetry of black jade and agate dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
130 diamonds ~5 cts (case, crown and buckle)
White gold case
Champlevé and paillonné enamel dial
with mother-of-pearl marquetry
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
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A day in Paris
A day in Paris
Day/ Night
Onyx and dial, pink gold figurines turning in 24 hours
and white mother-of-pearl
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Automatic movement (movement 800P and module
developed exclusively for Van Cleef & Arpels)
Poetic complication™
Onyx dial, white gold figurines turning in 24 hours
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Rotative dial (24 hours) in aventurine glass,
white gold, yellow sapphires and diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Automatic movement (movement 800P and module developed
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A day in Paris
A day in Paris
Day/ Night
Onyx and dial, pink gold figurines turning in 24 hours
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Onyx dial, white gold figurines turning in 24 hours
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Rotative dial (24 hours) in aventurine glass,
white gold, yellow sapphires and diamonds
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 38 mm
Alligator strap
Automatic movement (movement 800P and module developed
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Lady Arpels Océanide
Midnight in Paris
Midnight in Paris
Midnight in Paris
Rotative (365 days) hand-painted enamel dial and
white mother-of-pearl
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 36 mm
Alligator strap
Mechanical movement (Quantième de Saison
movement developed exclusively by Agenhor
for Van Cleef & Arpels)
White gold and baguette diamond paved case with officer back
Rotative (365 days) aventurine glass dial indicating
the position of the stars in Paris’ sky
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 41 mm
Sapphire back with calendar and meteorite
Alligator strap
96 diamonds ~ 5 cts (case, crown and buckle)
Mechanical movement (Quantième de Saison movement
developed exclusively by Agenhor for Van Cleef & Arpels)
White gold case with officer back
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 41 mm
Alligator strap
Pink gold case with officer back
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 41 mm
Alligator strap
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Lady Arpels Océanide
Midnight in Paris
Midnight in Paris
Midnight in Paris
Rotative (365 days) hand-painted enamel dial and
white mother-of-pearl
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 36 mm
Alligator strap
Mechanical movement (Quantième de Saison
movement developed exclusively by Agenhor
White gold and baguette diamond paved case with officer back
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 41 mm
Alligator strap
96 diamonds ~ 5 cts (case, crown and buckle)
White gold case with officer back
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 41 mm
Alligator strap
Pink gold case with officer back
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 41 mm
Alligator strap
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Midnight Tourbillon Nacre
Midnight Tourbillon Aventurine
Midnight Tourbillon Exclusive
White mother-of-pearl engraving dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
118 diamants ~ 3.9 cts (case, crown and buckle)
Mechanical movement (Tourbillon movement
created on a Piaget basis developed exclusively
Aventurine glass and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
170 diamonds ~ 3.9 cts (case, crown and buckle)
White gold and baguette diamond paved case
Baguette diamond dial with sunburst effect
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
Diamond paved folding buckle
455 diamonds ~ 30.5 cts (case, dial, crown and buckle)
Limited edition
Mechanical movement (Tourbillon movement created
on a Piaget basis developed exclusively for Van Cleef & Arpels)
8 pieces limited edition
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Midnight Tourbillon Nacre
Midnight Tourbillon Aventurine
Midnight Tourbillon Exclusive
White mother-of-pearl engraving dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
118 diamants ~ 3.9 cts (case, crown and buckle)
Aventurine glass and diamond dial
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
170 diamonds ~ 3.9 cts (case, crown and buckle)
White gold and baguette diamond paved case
Baguette diamond dial with sunburst effect
Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Alligator strap
Diamond paved folding buckle
455 diamonds ~ 30.5 cts (case, dial, crown and buckle)
Limited edition
Mechanical movement (Tourbillon movement created
on a Piaget basis developed exclusively for Van Cleef & Arpels)
8 pieces limited edition
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- Photos: O. Foulon - Printed in Italy - Our timepieces are not always represented in their real size - Poetic Complications™ and Extraordinary Dials™ are Van Cleef & Arpels trademarks - © Van Cleef & Arpels - 2011
www.vancleef-arpels.com
- Photos: O. Foulon - Printed in Italy - Our timepieces are not always represented in their real size - Poetic Complications™ and Extraordinary Dials™ are Van Cleef & Arpels trademarks - © Van Cleef & Arpels - 2011

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