French high jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels launches the new men's watch "Midnight Pont des Amoureux," a timepiece that captures the poetic tale of lovers. Captured from the man's perspective, the moonlit meeting of lovers depicts the romance of a couple rendezvous on a Parisian bridge.
Midnight Pont des Amoureux
The grisaille enamel landscape brings out a vivid urban atmosphere, with the scene of the couple's meeting clearly highlighted against the backdrop of Parisian apartment rooftops, chimneys, and cobblestones. This model is equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement with a retrograde module developed exclusively for the Maison. The woman walks slowly across the bridge, marking the time, while her beloved crosses halfway across the bridge in 60 minutes, heading towards the center. At noon and midnight, the two meet in the middle of the bridge, sharing a kiss that unites them. To recreate this poetic moment at any time, this new model is equipped with an on-demand animation module, replaying the couple's tender moments of love with each press of a button.
Rich Savoir-Faire
To bring the scenes on the dial of the Midnight Pont des Amoureux watch to life, Van Cleef & Arpels has utilized its exceptional skills. Grisaille enamel, developed in France around the 16th century, is used in various techniques on the dial, including the traditional technique of applying white enamel powder known as "Blanc de Limoges" against a dark background.
This creates a contrast of colours, recreating the light and shadow of a Parisian night. This type of enamelling requires around 60 hours of work, including 15 firings, to achieve the perfect result. In the foreground, the silhouette of the bridge is intricately engraved in gold, creating a three-dimensional effect that sets it apart from its surroundings. This technique elevates the romantic scene to a beautiful landscape beneath a sky dotted with delicate golden stars.
Product Information
Midnight Pont des Amoureux
11.76 million yen (excluding tax)
White gold case, 42mm diameter, white gold bezel
Dial: Grisaille enamel with white gold intricacy
Self-winding mechanical movement
Equipped with a retrograde and on-demand animation module developed exclusively for Van Cleef & Arpels
On sale from June 2020
https://www.vancleefarpels.com/jp/
Click here for company press release details
Midnight Pont des Amoureux
The grisaille enamel landscape brings out a vivid urban atmosphere, with the scene of the couple's meeting clearly highlighted against the backdrop of Parisian apartment rooftops, chimneys, and cobblestones. This model is equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement with a retrograde module developed exclusively for the Maison. The woman walks slowly across the bridge, marking the time, while her beloved crosses halfway across the bridge in 60 minutes, heading towards the center. At noon and midnight, the two meet in the middle of the bridge, sharing a kiss that unites them. To recreate this poetic moment at any time, this new model is equipped with an on-demand animation module, replaying the couple's tender moments of love with each press of a button.
Rich Savoir-Faire
To bring the scenes on the dial of the Midnight Pont des Amoureux watch to life, Van Cleef & Arpels has utilized its exceptional skills. Grisaille enamel, developed in France around the 16th century, is used in various techniques on the dial, including the traditional technique of applying white enamel powder known as "Blanc de Limoges" against a dark background.
This creates a contrast of colours, recreating the light and shadow of a Parisian night. This type of enamelling requires around 60 hours of work, including 15 firings, to achieve the perfect result. In the foreground, the silhouette of the bridge is intricately engraved in gold, creating a three-dimensional effect that sets it apart from its surroundings. This technique elevates the romantic scene to a beautiful landscape beneath a sky dotted with delicate golden stars.
Product Information
Midnight Pont des Amoureux
11.76 million yen (excluding tax)
White gold case, 42mm diameter, white gold bezel
Dial: Grisaille enamel with white gold intricacy
Self-winding mechanical movement
Equipped with a retrograde and on-demand animation module developed exclusively for Van Cleef & Arpels
On sale from June 2020
https://www.vancleefarpels.com/jp/
Click here for company press release details
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