On November 12th, at the 2020 Geneva Watch Grand Prix, Van Cleef & Arpels' Lady Arpels Soleil Félique watch won the Artistic Crafts Watch Award, and its Frivole Secret watch won the Jewelry Watch Award.
The Artistic Crafts Watch Award is given to a watch that "demonstrates one or more exceptional artistic technical skills." The winning Lady Arpels Soleil Félique watch, a new addition to the Extraordinary Dials collection, depicts the poetry of the universe through the colors of precious materials and the finest savoir-faire.
Lady Arpels Soleil Félique Watch
The gently domed central sun motif is adorned with a luminous honeycomb-set yellow sapphire and diamonds. Surrounding it are alternating radiant rays of yellow gold, polished and hammered to create two distinct textures, and white gold set with plique-à-jour enamel for a delicate translucent effect. All of these craftsmanship come together within the 41mm multi-layered case, creating a stunning interplay of perspectives.
Matte enamel beads on the dial
The "Jewelry Watch Award" is given to "a watch that demonstrates outstanding professional skill in jewellery making and gem-setting." Van Cleef & Arpels' "Frivole Secret Watch" is a highly imaginative piece, with a diamond-paved dial emerging from beneath a flower shaped in mirror-polished gold.
Frivole Secret Watch
This watch, with its layered heart-shaped petals creating a three-dimensional structure, fully demonstrates the meticulous craftsmanship of a high jeweler. The mirror-polished finish enhances the brilliance of the precious metal, further highlighting the sparkle of the gold petals surrounding the diamonds. A gentle rotation of the sparkling bouquet reveals a dial paved with diamonds, and the hours are told amidst a dazzling array of blooming flowers.
Assembling the watch dial and secret section mechanism
◆ "Lady Arpels Soleil Félique Watch"
Winner of the Artistic Crafts Watch Award at the 2020 Geneva Watch Grand Prix
◆ "Frivole Secret Watch"
Winner of the Jewelry Watch Award at the 2020 Geneva Watch Grand Prix
Official website
https://www.vancleefarpels.com/jp/
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The Artistic Crafts Watch Award is given to a watch that "demonstrates one or more exceptional artistic technical skills." The winning Lady Arpels Soleil Félique watch, a new addition to the Extraordinary Dials collection, depicts the poetry of the universe through the colors of precious materials and the finest savoir-faire.
Lady Arpels Soleil Félique WatchThe gently domed central sun motif is adorned with a luminous honeycomb-set yellow sapphire and diamonds. Surrounding it are alternating radiant rays of yellow gold, polished and hammered to create two distinct textures, and white gold set with plique-à-jour enamel for a delicate translucent effect. All of these craftsmanship come together within the 41mm multi-layered case, creating a stunning interplay of perspectives.
Matte enamel beads on the dialThe "Jewelry Watch Award" is given to "a watch that demonstrates outstanding professional skill in jewellery making and gem-setting." Van Cleef & Arpels' "Frivole Secret Watch" is a highly imaginative piece, with a diamond-paved dial emerging from beneath a flower shaped in mirror-polished gold.
Frivole Secret WatchThis watch, with its layered heart-shaped petals creating a three-dimensional structure, fully demonstrates the meticulous craftsmanship of a high jeweler. The mirror-polished finish enhances the brilliance of the precious metal, further highlighting the sparkle of the gold petals surrounding the diamonds. A gentle rotation of the sparkling bouquet reveals a dial paved with diamonds, and the hours are told amidst a dazzling array of blooming flowers.
Assembling the watch dial and secret section mechanism◆ "Lady Arpels Soleil Félique Watch"
Winner of the Artistic Crafts Watch Award at the 2020 Geneva Watch Grand Prix
◆ "Frivole Secret Watch"
Winner of the Jewelry Watch Award at the 2020 Geneva Watch Grand Prix
Official website
https://www.vancleefarpels.com/jp/
/>Click here for company press release details
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