Van Cleef And Arpels Watch Planets

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.

Van cleef and arpels watch planets.

The midnight planétarium watch depicting the universe captures the paths of planets. From the wonders of a starry night to the exploration of the galaxy astronomy has long inspired the maison s creations. In keeping with the maison s vision of poetic astronomy these watches recreate the orbit of a selection of planets around the sun charting their positions throughout each day. In keeping with one of the maison s cherished sources of inspiration planets and constellations appear in enchanting guise to evoke voyages and dreams.

However it seems fair for owning your own little planetarium watch. Each watch narrates a moment of grace luck or happiness inscribed in the poetry of time. The maison turns its gaze to the firmament to create pieces that combine the poetry of cosmos precious stones and métiers d art. With the midnight planétarium and lady arpels planétarium watches van cleef arpels condenses the heavens into two wristwatches one for men and the other for women.

Dazzled by the spectacle of the heavens and stars van cleef arpels presents a collection inspired by the constellations of the zodiac. The movement comprises 396 individual parts. The midnight planetarium poetic complication an ent. Van cleef arpels heritage since its foundation.

Van cleef arpels women s two tone stainless steel 18k gold la collection watch 2 939 99 van cleef arpels la collection watch for men and women unisex vac255031. Lady arpels zodiac lumineux leo white. 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. Van cleef arpels ceo nicholas bos explains the highlight piece for the brand at this year s sihh 2014.

As you might imagine no average watch movement could do what this watch can do. 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.