Van Cleef & Arpels
Lady Arpels 'Pont des Amoureux' | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with retrograde hours and minutes and enamel dial | Circa 2015
Lot Closed
May 13, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: enamel
Calibre: cal. 846 manual winding, 34 jewels
Case: 18k white gold, case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: HH84'028, 1448
Closure: 18k white gold and diamond-set Van Cleef & Arpels buckle
Size: 38 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Van Cleef & Arpels warranty, instruction manual and presentation box
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
Born of a maison founded on love, Van Cleef and Arpels’ poetic complication gives life to a tender encounter with the passage of time. Departing from traditional timekeeping, the hours and minutes are revealed through the graceful choreography of two lovers, united by emotion and destiny.
By moonlight, on a Parisian bridge overlooking the Seine, the figures advance towards one another with a retrograde motion. She marks the hours, sheltered beneath her umbrella, while he counts the minutes as he approaches. With gentle anticipation, their paths converge, and at noon and midnight they meet to share a kiss. A fleeting yet eternal moment that places every instant under the sign of love.
Above them, a discreet golden star shines in the night sky, evoking the Great Bear constellation, a timeless symbol of guidance and good fortune. Illuminating the scene, it watches over the couple, sealing their story as one of romance, poetry, and everlasting connection.
The watch is offered with all its original accessories and is preserved in very attractive condition, further enhancing its charm and desirability.