SimplyAbuDhabi XLIX

Ludo secret wristwatch, 1949 Yellow gold, Mystery Set sapphires, diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Collection As its name suggests, the watch conceals its greatest surprise. Discreetly integrated into the jewelled buckle, the dial is revealed with a gentle press on either side, opening to expose a luminous white guilloché mother-of-pearl face. The hidden display preserves the appearance of a bracelet while offering the practicality of a finely crafted timepiece, a hallmark of Van Cleef &Arpels’ long- standing affection for secret watches. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the baguette-cut sapphire marking 12 o’clock to the seamless harmony between jewellery and watchmaking. Elegant, tactile, and quietly ingenious, the Ludo Secret continues a legacy that has captivated collectors for generations, demonstrating how the Maison translates technical precision into an object of eternal beauty. Simply Abu Dhabi | 219