# Animated Watch Dials The Lady Arpels Ronde des Papillons Features a Mechanically Animated Dial By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/des-papillons References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/watches/van-cleef-and-arpels-lady-arpels-ronde-des-papillons-a-watch-with-a-mechanically-animated-dial.php) & [vancleefarpels](http://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/en/la-maison/spirit-of-creation/creation-highlights/the-lady-arpels-ronde-des-papillons-timepiece.print.html) Van Cleef and Arpels' latest timepiece is the [Lady Arpels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-premier) Ronde des Papillons. Unveiled at SIHH 2016, this exuberant timepiece is [absent of traditional watch hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours). The Lady Arpels Ronde des Papillons has been named one of the technically progressive watches at this year's SIHH. Completely contemporary, the watch tells time using [three little butterflies and a bird](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999). Its main dial is a painted mother-of-pearl, which sports four fan-form dials on the top. The first features the minutes 30-45, the second 45-60, a third for hours 0-12 and the fourth for minutes 0-30. Three white gold clouds are layered above the dial which feature the pink, red and yellow butterflies that move around the dial indicating the minutes while a blue swallow at the bottom indicates the hours. While most watches presented at SIHH 2016 have showcased tech-heavy or overly luxurious features, the Lady Arpels Ronde des Papillons trades in dramatics and tech for sophistication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animated Watch Dials:** The trend of incorporating mechanically animated dials in timepieces creates opportunities for innovative and visually captivating watch designs. - **Technically Progressive Watches:** The trend of developing watches with advanced technology and unique functionality opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in the watch industry. - **Sophistication Over Drama:** The trend of prioritizing sophistication and elegance over dramatic and overly luxurious features provides an opportunity for companies to create timeless and refined timepieces. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking Industry:** The watchmaking industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating mechanically animated dials and advanced technology into their timepiece designs. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The luxury goods industry can leverage the trend of sophistication over drama to create high-end timepieces that exude elegance and timeless beauty. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can collaborate with watchmakers to introduce visually stunning timepieces that blend innovative design with couture fashion, embracing the trend of animated watch dials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Watch Dial Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-dial.md) - [Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart.md) - [Rosey Automation Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonda-pf-minute.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Opulent Avian-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999.md) - [Luxe Artisan Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-ravenale.md) - [Color Shifting Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5704-iris.md) - [Ultra-Limited Intricate Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon.md) - [Ultra-Lavish Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reine-de-naples.md)