Van Cleef & Arpels

• JLC cal.846 manual winding jeweled nickel lever movement, 34 jewels • grisaille enamel dial with a nocturnal scene depicting the rendezvous of a couple on lover's bridge over the Thiou River, Arabic numerals, fan-form sector for retrograde hour and minute display, white gold retrograde figures of the lovebirds reuniting and kissing twice a day at 12 o'clock • 18k white gold case, diamond-set bezel, lugs and crown, engraved case back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold and diamond-set Van Cleef & Arpels buckle

Manual winding retrograde movement is running at time of cataloguing. Case is very good condition with very minor hair scratch. Dial in excellent condition. Diamond set bezel and buckle is clean and nice in excellent condition. Overall in very good condition. Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. **Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

With a Van Cleef & Arpels extra strap and presentation box. 

The total diamond weight is approximately 1.35 carats

The beauty of Le Pont des Amoureux, one of the Poetic Complications created by Van Cleef & Arpels, ultimately lies in magical stories that it unfolds with every passing minute.

These sophisticated timepieces break through the confinement of time telling. In a perfect marriage of style and function, Van Cleef & Arpels cleverly assigns the task of indicating the time to two whimsical figures, hour to the umbrella-toting lady, while her paramour is responsible for reporting the minutes. Marking the time, the two romantic lovers move slowly towards each other until they finally meet and kiss at noon and at midnight on the Le Pont des Amoureux over the River Seine. The nocturnal scene also features a gold star in the sky, representing the Great Bear constellation and also a symbol of luck. The glinting rays of the star shining upon the lovers in the dark sky become the signifier of the couple’s love.