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.
