The Lady Arpels Planétarium Poetic Complications watch captures the magic of the universe on your wrist
When it comes to feminine watch complications, there are few houses who can rival the whimsical creations of Van Cleef & Arpels. While the brand is now famous for its poetic complications, it is true that it only started producing them a scant 10 years ago. But what a great 10 years it has been. This year, the maison once again impresses with its new Lady Arpels Planétarium Poetic Complications watch.
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It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call the Lady Arpels Planétarium a miniature universe. The aventurine dial gives the illusion of a star‑studded sky, and plays host to three planets that the maison specifically chose to represent on this watch—Mercury, Venus and Earth, which have a more feminine energy, says Van Cleef & Arpels. The sun remains at the centre of the dial, while the planets revolve around it in real time, with Mercury completing one orbit every 88 days, Venus every 224 days, and Earth every 365 days.