THE ILLUSIONIST

What’s better than a beautiful timepiece that will garner you coveted glances of admiration? One that is equipped with a poetic mechanism that will make you the clear envy of everyone in the room. Enter Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lady Arpels Papillon Automate timepiece, which features a butterfly that flutters its wings as if by magic. When the watch is resting on the table, the butterfly will move its wings 19 times at irregular intervals over the course of the hour. But when strapped on your wrist, the flapping of the wings will increase, depending on the motions of your arm. The butterfly can also flutter on demand at the push of a button located at the side of the case—resulting in a timepiece that delights with artistry and whimsy.