VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, A LADY'S FINE LIMITED EDITION WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND SET WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND MONTH INDICATION WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND ENAMEL DIALCIRCA 2006 LADY ARPELS CENTENAIRE NO 99/100

• manual winding nickel lever movement, 36 jewels, mono-metallic balance • rotating polychrome enamel dial depicting the four seasons and changed in flora and fauna revealed beneath a fixed mother-of-pearl cloud form sector adorning the lower half of the dial •  18k white gold case with diamond-set and T-bar lugs, diamond set crown, sapphire crystal display back and back winding crown, reverse with date and month display • case, dial signed • with an 18k white gold and diamond-set VC & A buckle

Manual winding movement is running, rotatory aperture is advancing while cataloguing. Mother-of-Pearl and enamel dial is nice and intact. Case and buckle with no significant signs of use. Diamond cabochon is intact. Diamonds appear in good colour and sizes. Overall appear in excellent condition.
"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.

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Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate and Instruction Manual.  Further accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels pouch and a presentation box with an outer card box.

The present example- Lady Arpels Centenaire was created in celebrating Van Cleef & Arpels' 100th anniversary. The beautiful watch face illustrates the four seasons and consists of two seperate layers. The hand-painted enamel dial depicts a garden evolving through Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer.

Accordingly to our research, only 100 pieces were made, and the present example is numbered 99. The movement cleverly reveals the month and day as the dial rotates through the four seasons.