Van Cleef & Arpels is now hiding secret watches inside its bracelets
Published on Sep 07, 2022 at 12:12 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 07, 2022 at 4:39 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
French jewelry and watchmaker Van Cleef & Arpels is now hiding tiny watches inside its bracelets.
Each bracelet features two colored stones, the larger one of which hides a fully functioning timepiece.
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Part of the brand’s signature Perlée collection, the bracelets are made of gold and adorned with a myriad of tiny beads.
Each end of the bracelet features a stone available in different colors.
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You can have it in red, blue, black or you can even opt for the diamond-studded one.
The diamond-studded version contains 68 rocks for a combined 1.53 carats.
As for the larger stones, each one is different.
The blue one, for example, is Lapis Lazuli while the black one is Onyx.
The white is one is Nacre – or Mother of Pearl, as most people call it.
Prices start at around $40,000.
Should you prefer a ‘proper’ watch as opposed to a tiny one hidden inside a bracelet, well, Van Cleef has got you covered.
The company has also upgraded the watches that are part of the same Perlée collection.
They’re made from 18k gold and available with a mother-of-pearl, gold or black onyx dial.
You can opt for a fabric strap that matches the color of the dial or a gold bracelet covered in beads.
The wristwatches are actually much cheaper than the bracelets, starting at ‘just’ $8,000.
About Van Cleef & Arpels
The company was founded by a Dutch diamond-cutter (Van Cleef) and a French jeweler (Arpels) in Paris in 1896.
It is still headquartered in the French capital, and it is currently owned by the Richemont luxury group.
The brand is mostly known for its jewelry but it has also manufactured some spectacular Van Cleef watches through the years.
In 2014, Van Cleef launched what is arguably the brand’s most iconic timepiece: the Midnight Planétarium.
Made from 18k rose gold, the watch features a spectacular dial with a miniaturized representation of the Milky Way.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
