Van Cleef & Arpels Women Timepieces Secret

Description:

Van Cleef & Arpels Secret collection is a line of ladies’ pieces equipped with a mechanism that deosn’t serve only as a watch’s animus. Here, the refined mechanism also involves an creative secret revealed with a light gesture. The Secret watch is one of the best examples of Van Cleef & Arpels’ creativity, is here concealed in a body of a delicately decorated bracelet. A discrete bejeweled pendant, shaped like Van Cleef & Arpels logo, discloses a secret pearly dial when pulled. The case slides open revealing the slow cadenza of time. The Van Cleef & Arpels Secret Etincelles watch is crafted in white gold and diamonds, in the spirit of “A Day in Paris” jewellery collection. Completed with mother of pearl dial, this watch is animated by simple quartz movement and mounted on black satin strap. Dial color: Pearly; Glass: saphire;

Features:

winding quartz;

Case material:

White gold; Strap: Black Leather

Gender:

Women

Description:

Van Cleef & Arpels Secret collection is a line of ladies’ pieces equipped with a mechanism that deosn’t serve only as a watch’s animus. Here, the refined mechanism also involves an creative secret revealed with a light gesture. The Secret watch is one of the best examples of Van Cleef & Arpels’ creativity, is here concealed in a body of a delicately decorated bracelet. A discrete bejeweled pendant, shaped like Van Cleef & Arpels logo, discloses a secret pearly dial when pulled. The case slides open revealing the slow cadenza of time. The Van Cleef & Arpels Secret Tuileries (XL) watch is crafted in white gold and diamonds, in the spirit of “A Day in Paris” jewellery collection. All of the diamonds are carefully selected and hand-set along the case. Completed with mother of pearl dial, this watch is animated by simple quartz movement and mounted on black satin strap. Dial color: Pearly; Glass: saphire;

Features:

winding quartz;

Case material:

White gold; Strap: Black Leather

Gender:

Women

Description:

Van Cleef & Arpels Secret collection is a line of ladies’ pieces equipped with a mechanism that deosn’t serve only as a watch’s animus. Here, the refined mechanism also involves an creative secret revealed with a light gesture. The Secret watch is one of the best examples of Van Cleef & Arpels’ creativity, is here concealed in a body of a delicately decorated bracelet. A discrete bejeweled pendant, shaped like Van Cleef & Arpels logo, discloses a secret pearly dial when pulled. The case slides open revealing the slow cadenza of time. The Van Cleef & Arpels Secret Dentelle watch is crafted in white gold and diamonds, in the spirit of “Dentelle” jewellery collection. All of the diamonds are carefully selected and hand-set along the case. Completed with mother of pearl dial, this watch is animated by simple quartz movement and mounted on black satin strap. Dial color: Pearly; Glass: saphire;

Features:

winding quartz;

Case material:

White gold; Strap: Black Leather

Gender:

Women

Description:

Van Cleef & Arpels Secret collection is a line of ladies’ pieces equipped with a mechanism that deosn’t serve only as a watch’s animus. Here, the refined mechanism also involves an creative secret revealed with a light gesture. The Secret watch is one of the best examples of Van Cleef & Arpels’ creativity, is here concealed in a body of a delicately decorated bracelet. A discrete bejeweled pendant, shaped like Van Cleef & Arpels logo, discloses a secret pearly dial when pulled. The case slides open revealing the slow cadenza of time. The Van Cleef & Arpels Secret Miroir des eaux watch is crafted in white gold and diamonds, in the spirit of “Midsummer Night's Dream” jewellery collection. All of the diamonds are carefully selected and manually placed along the dial. Completed with mother of pearl dial, this watch is animated by simple quartz movement and mounted on black satin strap. Dial color: Pearly; Glass: saphire;

Features:

winding quartz;

Case material:

White gold; Strap: Black Leather

Gender:

Women

Description:

Van Cleef & Arpels Secret collection is a line of ladies’ pieces equipped with a mechanism that deosn’t serve only as a watch’s animus. Here, the refined mechanism also involves an creative secret revealed with a light gesture. The Secret watch is one of the best examples of Van Cleef & Arpels’ creativity, is here concealed in a body of a delicately decorated bracelet. A discrete bejeweled pendant, shaped like Van Cleef & Arpels logo, discloses a secret pearly dial when pulled. The case slides open revealing the slow cadenza of time. The Van Cleef & Arpels Secret Pavée watch is crafted in white gold and diamonds. The case is completely paved in precious gem stones, making this watch a true statement of style. Completed with mother of pearl dial, this watch is animated by simple quartz movement and mounted on black satin strap. Dial color: Pearly; Glass: saphire;

Features:

winding quartz;

Case material:

White gold; Strap: Black Leather

Gender:

Women

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