For Van Cleef & Arpels, a mechanism is not just a practical feature of a watch. It can also involve an ingenious secret and require a particular gesture.

The Secret watch, an outstanding example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ creativity, hides time away from prying eyes in a precious secret drawer. Pull a tiny pendant in the shape of the Van Cleef & Arpels logo and the case slides open to reveal a mother-of-pearl dial.