Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Pont des Amoreux is nothing new, the first version debuted in 2010. We’ve seen the two lovers meet to kiss at midnight and noon on the gold Pont des Amoreux bridge in Paris beneath a retrograde time display before. What is new here is the extraordinary gem-setting that accompanies this complicated poetry set into motion against the backdrops of intricate grisaille enamel. This year, accompanything the bezels set with diamonds, are bracelets in a snow-setting of diamonds and sapphires. There are two in soft or intense pink for the Aube and Soirée editions and light or deep blue for the Matinée and Clair de Lune iterations. We got a sneak peek of these pieces in January and can tell you that both the mechanics and the gem-setting are works of art. To understand what Van Cleef is whipping up, you must first know that this is far more than just a pretty picture or a fun gimmick—this kind of work takes hours of craftsmanship and years of master watchmaking expertise to realize.
Case Size: 38 mm
Case Material: 18-karat red gold, 18-karat white gold
Power Reserve: TBC
Strap: sapphires and diamonds
Price: Price upon request
From the article by Paige Reddinger, Oren Hartov, Victoria Gomelsky, Carol Besler, Justin Fenner
