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February 18, 2015
Van Cleef & Arpels: A Two-Day Watch Salon Opens in Aoyama!
Van Cleef & Arpels│Van Cleef & Arpels
In Celebration of the New "Pierre Arpels" Watch Collection
A Two-Day Watch Salon Opens in Aoyama, the First of Its Kind Globally
Van Cleef & Arpels, a maison that captivates us with its elegant watches and jewelry. To commemorate the launch of the new men's watch collection named after founder's family member, Pierre Arpels, the maison will open its first-ever watch salon in Aoyama for two days, September 8th (Saturday) and 9th (Sunday).
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Featuring Collections Like the Artistic "Poetic Complications"
Pierre Arpels, a member of the founding family, was known as a "gentleman among gentlemen." Possessing innate elegance, sociability, and a rich imagination, he created a special watch for himself in 1949. With its thin circular case, extremely fine attachments, and a white dial with Roman numerals, the watch was a discreet yet sophisticated item that symbolized his modest and elegant style. The new "Pierre Arpels" watch inherits this legendary timepiece while offering a more contemporary interpretation.
To celebrate the launch of the "Pierre Arpels" collection, which embodies the philosophy of the Van Cleef & Arpels maison, a watch salon will open for the first time in the world in Aoyama for two days only, September 8th (Saturday) and 9th (Sunday). The salon's interior, themed "Secret Elegance," will create a refined space that perfectly harmonizes with the maison's watch collections, offering a comfortable environment with services such as champagne.
At the salon, visitors can leisurely admire not only the "Pierre Arpels" collection but also ladies' watch collections like "Alhambra" and "Charms." Additionally, the "Poetic Complications," born in 2006 and expressing poetic worlds through intricate craftsmanship, will be showcased. This includes romantic collections that have received acclaim, such as "Lady Arpels Fairy of the Night," where a diamond fairy indicates the time with her magic wand and wings; "Midnight in Paris," which shows the precise position of stars in the Paris night sky from anywhere in the world; and "Pont des Amoureux," depicting lovers kissing on a bridge over the Seine at midnight.
This is the first special space in Van Cleef & Arpels' over 100-year history, where beautiful timepieces gather. It is a must-visit opportunity.
Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Salon
Date│September 8th (Saturday) 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
September 9th (Sunday) 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Venue│Valveat81
4-21-26 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Van Cleef & Arpels Le Desk
0570-00-8202
http://www.vancleef-arpels.com/
