Van Cleef & Arpels

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Art Deco Period Work Platinum, Rock Crystal and Diamond Tuxedo Watch Case: round with diamond setting on the case middle and bail, outer part in rock crystal, hallmark for the platinum on the bail and illegible maker's mark Dial: silvered and patinated with applied baton hour markers, Breguet-style hands, beaded minute track, signed Movement: mechanical with manual winding, numbered 1108 Diameter 43 g Gross weight 29.4 g Van Cleef & Arpels' Art Deco creations, particularly those combining platinum, rock crystal and diamonds, truly represent a pinnacle of refinement. These tuxedo watches perfectly embody the spirit of this era, combining technical sophistication with avant-garde aesthetics. Rock crystal, the emblematic material of this house, provided a mysterious transparency that enhanced the brilliance of the diamonds set in platinum. These pieces bear witness to exceptional jewelry-making expertise applied to watchmaking. Our example is a perfect illustration of this, with extreme refinement.