• JLC cal.846 manual winding jeweled nickel lever movement, 34 jewels • blue engine-turned enamel dial with a white gold diamond-set fairy resting in the center, fairy's magic wand indicates the retrograde hours and her wing indicates the retrograde minutes, Arabic numerals and diamond-set indexes, fan-form sector for retrograde hour and minute display • 18k white gold case, diamond-set bezel, lugs and crown, engraved case back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold and diamond-set Van Cleef & Arpels buckle

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. It was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. The dial in very good condition. Case in very good condition like new .Overall in excellent condition. The total diamond weight is approximately 3.05 carats.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box.

Enꦚchanting the collection of poetic complication, the Lady Arpels Féerie timepieces has fully captured the essence of 'time is synonymous with poetry' by depicting an elegant fairy, having diminutive human figure and magical power, with poetic expression of time elaborated through the mythical fairy by waving of magic wand to indicate the passing🌞 hours and fluttering wing to demonstrate the running minutes.

Uniting the artistic concept with sophistic🐼ated watch-making craftsmanship to create the illusion of the romantic fairyland, the blued engine-turned enamꦛel dial, creating shades of blue and subtle plays of lights, is one of the traditional crafts of enamel making. By depositing enamel color on the dial metal plate that has been decorated with a guilloché, the flinqué enamel could only achieve the radius by passing fire (more than 800 degrees) several times.