Van Cleef And Arpels Watch Planets

Faithful to a poetic view of life the maison uses its high jewelry expertise to embellish the watchmaker s craft.

Van cleef and arpels watch planets. The unique watch was presented to the public in geneva at the salon international de la haute horlogerie by the van cleef arpels jewelry and perfume company in partnership with dutch watchmaker christiaan van der klaauw who has been creating watches and clocks since the 1970s. Dazzled by the spectacle of the heavens and stars van cleef arpels presents a collection inspired by the constellations of the zodiac. Van cleef arpels turns its gaze to the heavens and gives pride of place to a captivating chapter in its watchmaking history. The midnight planétarium watch depicting the universe captures the paths of planets.

Self winding mechanical movement stern manufacture equipped with a planetarium module born of an original idea by van cleef arpels and with the support of christiaan van der klaauw 48 hour power reserve. Lady arpels zodiac lumineux leo white. Lady arpels planétarium behind the scenes. As you might imagine no average watch movement could do what this watch can do.

Each watch narrates a moment of grace luck or happiness inscribed in the poetry of time. Van der klaauw s. However it seems fair for owning your own little planetarium watch. From the wonders of a starry night to the exploration of the galaxy astronomy has long inspired the maison s creations.

The exceptional mechanical movement behind this piece was specially developed by boutique designer christiaan van der klaauw who specializes in astronomic design in partnership with van cleef and arpels. The movement comprises 396 individual parts. Van cleef arpels in collaboration with christiaan van der klaauw the pink gold watch consists of 396 tiny pieces and features a miniature replica of our solar system. On the case back a turquoise planet earth is embraced with a diamond crescent moon shimmering close to the skin.

Van cleef arpels heritage since its foundation. 27 2014 10 05 p m. In keeping with one of the maison s cherished sources of inspiration planets and constellations appear in enchanting guise to evoke voyages and dreams. The secret mechanisms breathe life into the most precious materials.