Richemont announced today that Catherine Rénier, currently Chief Executive Officer —CEO— of Jaeger-LeCoultre, will succeed Nicolas Bos as Chief Executive Officer of Van Cleef & Arpels, effective September 1st, 2024, and will report to him following his recent appointment as Richemont’s CEO.
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Insider: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Heure d'Ici & Heure d'Ailleurs. Hands-on with a New Interpretation of this Jumping Hours Timepiece.
First presented in 2014 by Van Cleef & Arpels as the Pierre Arpels Heure d’ici & Heure d’ailleurs in an 18K white gold pebble-shaped case measuring 42 mm in diameter —which you can read about it here—, VC&A presented a new iteration of this watch during the SIHH 2018, this time with the more appealing and contemporary 'Midnight' round case in 18K pink gold measuring 42 mm in diameter. The new Midnight Heure d’Ici & Heure d’Ailleurs is equipped with Van Cleef's own dual time zone movement which offers an understated and poetic interpretation of time, suspended between two horizons. Reading the hours becomes an invitation to travel, like a window open on the world.
SIHH 2018: Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium. A Fascinating Astronomical Complication for Ladies.
Following the successful release of their Midnight Planétarium in 2014, the watch that we still talk about to date and one of the most read articles here at WCL —you can read it here—; on the occasion of the SIHH 2018, Van Cleef & Arpels has drawn new inspiration to come up with a new interpretation of the watch created in collaboration with Netherlands watchmaker Christiaan van der Klaauw. The new Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium takes a slightly different approach not only in terms of size —measuring 38 mm instead of 44 mm like the Midnight Planétarium— but also in terms of functionality by centering the watch complication around fewer planets.
The Winners of the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Live Pictures, Reviews and Details.
Created in 2001 and established in 2011 as a state-approved public-interest foundation, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève pursues its mission of celebrating and promoting the watchmaking with the support of its public and private partners, notably including its new principal partner, LGT Private Banking. The prize-winners of the 17th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— were revealed last night November 8th at the stage of Geneva’s Théâtre du Léman.
Upcoming: Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches. Nineteen Prestigious Brands Participating October 10-13, 2013 in Beverly Hills.
Press Release
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The Rodeo Drive Committee and the City of Beverly Hills will present the Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches from October 10 thru October 13, 2013. The event will celebrate the largest collection of luxury watch brands and exquisite timepieces on the West Coast. Craftsmanship, innovation and watch design will be on display throughout the multi-day event.
For aficionados and connoisseurs alike, the Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches kicks-off with a street-wide open house on Thursday, October 10th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. To celebrate the art of watchmaking, twenty distinguished boutiques will feature product launches, exclusive watchmaker appearances, exhibition debuts and a variety of special hospitality. Both men’s and women’s watches will be highlighted and will showcase highly complicated timepieces, as well as other watch trends.
Highlights of the timepieces featured will include: Porsche Design’s P’6752 WorldTraveler, Blancpain Tourbillon, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Ultra Thin Jubilee, Hublot’s Big Bang Ferrari Beverly Hills Limited Edition and the Van Cleef & Arpels’ Papillons Extraordinary Dials, Bulgari’s Grande Complication watches for women, three new timepieces from the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph line at Westime; and Richard Mille’s RM 52-01, which is released as a limited edition of 30 pieces in nano-ceramic featuring an 18K red gold skull.
“After Switzerland, there is no place on earth, besides Rodeo Drive, where there is such a high concentration of luxury watch brands in a two block area,” says event chair, Adrienne Lee. “The Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches is a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to view and experience timepieces from the world’s most respected brands in one place.”
The Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches will feature twenty acclaimed brands participating on Rodeo Drive, Brighton Way and Wilshire Boulevard. Those participating, include Breguet, Bulgari, David Yurman, Ermenegildo Zegna, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jason of Beverly Hills, Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, Patek Philippe, Porsche Design, Richard Mille, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels and Westime. The Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches is sponsored by the City of Beverly Hills, Bulgari, David Yurman, Hublot, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille and Westime. Media partners include The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report and The Beverly Hills Courier.
For more info on the event click here.
