The new Van Cleef watches are awesome…

Van Cleef jewellery is considered a classic now - beautiful, tasteful, and classy. But what about their watches? Well, let’s say that they know how to deliver in this field as well. Ladies and gentlemen, we introduce the new Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Brise d’Été…

 

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The Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Brise d’Été watch is a true work of art. Its dial showcases enamel butterflies, surrounded by hand-painted flowers in a jeweled garden. This scene is set in a 38-millimeter white gold and diamond case.

 

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Part of the Poetic Complications series, the watch features a self-winding mechanical movement with an automaton function, animating the butterflies. It is made of at least five master artisans, including engravers and enamellers, who use traditional techniques passed down through generations in Van Cleef & Arpels’ atelier.

 

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Another standout piece is the Lady Arpels Jour Enchanté watch, from the Extraordinary Dials collection. It features a sculpted fairy hovering over a jeweled flower field, with a turquoise sky and an 18K yellow gold sun adorned with gems.

 

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Since its founding in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels has drawn inspiration from nature, and these watches embody this philosophy perfectly.

 

The Lady Arpels Brise d’Été goes for $196,000, while the Lady Arpels Jour Enchanté can be purchased for a whopping $410,000.