Once upon a time, through the story of a maiden Poliphilo’s strife of Love in a Dream, a learned 15th century scholar invented an ideal world describing the splendor of the edifices and gardens with infinite precision. This founding work had a profound influence over the art and philosophy of gardens in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Les Jardins collection by Van Cleef & Arpels was born from this astonishing 15th century work , whether symbolised by the Jardin italien de la Renaissance and its initiatory role, the Jardin à la française that seeks to tame Nature with its terraces, water features and fountains , the Jardin romantique anglais that recreates its primitive and original beauty or the Jardin d’Extrême-Orient that follows strict mystical, philosophical and cultural guidelines, Les Jardins collection is an emblem of Nature touched by Culture ; mastered, organised, designed by man to mark his era but also dedicated to his own pleasure, and that of his peers and descendants …as are the exceptional pieces in this fabulous collection.
The quantièmes de saisons Les Jardins
For this collection, four gardens have inspired the creativity of four different dials; each one adorning the 365 day quantième de saison movement invented by the House in 2006.
Jardin à la française
The alliance of Grand Feu enamel and mother of pearl defines the structured path of a French style garden. In the forefront a basin draws the viewer to contemplate a tree lines perspective that changes every day.
Limited edition of 100 pieces
White gold and diamond case
Dial in Grand Feu enamel (Genuine enamel heat at 800 °) and mother of pearl
Mechanical movement with quantième de saison poetic complication, rotating disc 365 days
White alligator strap
Jardin italien de la renaissance
A dial of extreme refinement depicts the opulence of a Mediterranean garden and its seasonal transformations. A burst of sun rays springs from the dial to light up luxuriant vegetation. The Temple of Venus appears on the hill, in the background.
Limited edition of 100 pieces
White gold and diamond case
Dial in Grand Feu enamel (Genuine Enamel heat at 800 °) and mother of pearl
Mechanical movement with quantième de saison poetic complication, rotating disc 365 days
White alligator strap
Jardin d’Extrême-Orient
The dial reflects the serenity of a zen garden with its pagodas and gently structured vegetation. All the symbols of oriental landscapes appear in turn.
Limited edition of 100 pieces
White gold and diamond case
Dial in Grand Feu enamel (genuine enamel heat at 800° ) and mother of pearl
Mechanical movement with quantième de saison poetic complication, rotating disc 365 days
White alligator strap
Jardin romantique Anglais
The unusual dial depicts the unbridled beauty of a British park. As in all English gardens, the landscape changes every day.
Limited edition of 100 pieces
White gold and diamond case
Dial in Grand Feu enamel (genuine enamel heat at 800° ) and mother of pearl
Mechanical movement with quantième de saison poetic complication, rotating disc 365 days
White alligator strap
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