Key points
- Their intricate designs and use of rare techniques ensure that each piece is as much a jewel as it is a watch, offering its wearer a timeless connection to both elegance and imagination.
- In this Bangkok Luxury Watches news report, we stress on how the unveiling of these watches signals the brand’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of creativity while preserving its timeless legacy.
- On the caseback, delicate engravings offer whimsical details—a butterfly graces the Myrtille model, while a ladybug rests upon the Framboise version—infusing each watch with symbolism and storytelling.
Bangkok Luxury Watches: A tribute to nature’s vitality
Van Cleef & Arpels has unveiled two exquisite new timepieces under its Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés Collection. These creations celebrate the vitality of nature while showcasing the Maison’s fusion of watchmaking mastery and artistic craftsmanship. Among the highlights is the Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés Myrtille & Framboise Watch, which marks the first time the signature Perlée aesthetic has been united with the brand’s renowned Métiers d’Art expertise. In this Bangkok Luxury Watches news report, we stress on how the unveiling of these watches signals the brand’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of creativity while preserving its timeless legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Framboise (left) and Myrtille (right) watches feature 3D enamel berries, diamond-set gold fairies, and the Maison’s signature beaded cases.
Image Credit: Van Cleef and Arpels
A garden on the wrist
The dials of the Myrtille and Framboise models are encircled by Van Cleef & Arpels’ signature golden bead borders, framing miniature berries that appear so vivid and lush they seem almost ready to be picked. This effect is achieved through the innovative Fasonné enamel technique, developed in 2023 after intensive research. The enamel gives each berry volume, sheen, and lifelike realism, while hand-painted leaves rest against a finely textured gold background that radiates with a forest-like glow.
Adding to the enchanting imagery are two gold fairies, sculpted in rose or white gold with wings set in shimmering diamonds. These ethereal figures seem to dance across time, adding a magical dimension to the timepieces. On the caseback, delicate engravings offer whimsical details—a butterfly graces the Myrtille model, while a ladybug rests upon the Framboise version—infusing each watch with symbolism and storytelling.
Innovation rooted in tradition
The heart of these masterpieces lies in the Maison’s Geneva watchmaking workshops, where traditional techniques are safeguarded while new innovations are continuously explored. The patented Fasonné enamel method, perfected over 16 months, exemplifies this philosophy. The process involves carefully molding enamel powder, firing it under controlled conditions, and refining it into a high-relief, luminous surface that adds sculptural depth.
But enamel alone does not complete the artistry. Each fairy begins as a wax model before being cast in silver and hand-engraved into gold. Textures carved into the gold background enhance the interplay of light, producing extraordinary vibrancy and dimensionality across the dial. The result is a seamless marriage of age-old craftsmanship and modern technical breakthroughs.
Extraordinary Dials Collection
These watches belong to the Maison’s prestigious Extraordinary Dials Collection, where each creation is a fusion of multiple artistic disciplines—enameling, gem setting, engraving, miniature painting, and stone marquetry. Crafting a single dial can take up to 300 hours, with artisans employing techniques such as mother-of-pearl marquetry, paillonné enamel, and grisaille enamel to achieve the desired effects.
The Van Cleef & Arpels exquisite new timepieces under its Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés Collection are now available in Bangkok
Image Credit: Van Cleef and Arpels
Through this union of materials and light, the Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés timepieces transcend their role as instruments of timekeeping. They become wearable works of art, evoking poetic moments where nature, fantasy, and craftsmanship meet in harmony.
A celebration of artistry and emotion
The Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés watches are more than luxury accessories—they are symbolic treasures that celebrate life, creativity, and beauty. They reflect Van Cleef & Arpels’ ongoing mission to capture fleeting natural wonders and transform them into eternal artistry. Their intricate designs and use of rare techniques ensure that each piece is as much a jewel as it is a watch, offering its wearer a timeless connection to both elegance and imagination. These watches reaffirm the Maison’s ability to balance heritage and innovation, ensuring that its creations remain relevant and captivating in the modern era.
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