A few weeks ago, I had the chance to attend an event organized by Van Cleef & Arpels to present us the latest novelties from the brand and the partnership with the famous AD in Paris: Chronopassion. The owner of Chronopassion, Laurent Picciotto became a «...
That is a great way to describe a lot the pieces in the Van Cleef & Arpel collection. True to elegance of what the the "art" of time can be. Bravo I hope to see and learn more about this collection and what else lies beneath. thanks Bill
The pieces are very nice, and need to take time to observe slowly, especially the Poetic Complications. The Fairy is an icon already. The Le Pont des Amoureux – The Lovers’ Bridge is an interesting piece, do you happen to have a video? Not for...
I would like to gift my wife the Fairy watch at some point in time. I seem to recall there is another fairy watch that is somekind of a retrograde complication? Is that an older model? Who does the movement for VC&A? Thanks.
This piece is a stunner. I only recalled only one model for the Lady Arpels Féerie. As one of our friends was considering of purchasing for someone when it came out. The Lady Arpels Féerie us under the VCA's Poetic Complication ® range. The bi-retrograde ...
That Jean developed the movement and seeing I have apiece with a movement by him, this could be a fitting piece for her and a good excuse for my next in-coming As for different version, I do recall seeing one with the retrograde hour markers at the top as...
Thanks FX for this report. I can honestly say that the lover's bridge watch is the first adorned ladies' watch that appeals to me both aesthetically and as a horological creation, to the extent that I will make a point of trying to see one when I am near ...
since he seems to support less established and more avante garde brands. He has mentioned several times VC&A is one of the highlights of 2010. I guess I can't be wrong then. My SIHH report covering VC&A: basel.watchprosite.com - SJX
those watches are an impressive combination of horological qualities and truly (as far as one can tell with the wrong chromosome set) feminine appeal. Kudos. Andreas
"Why did they have to put diamonds around the Pont des Amoureux? Does anyone ever make a nice lady's watch without diamonds?" Which was pretty much my thought, but y'all would discount my preference for diamondless lady's pieces, not being a lady I think ...