Lot Essay
US$69,000-100,000
The "cadenas" or padlock design in lady's wristwatches entered the Van Cleef & Arpels repertoire in the early 1930s. The initial version adhered to the aesthetics of the period: bold, geometric and white. The present lot is a contemporary example of the original version and is offered here in overall outstanding condition.
The "cadenas" or padlock design in lady's wristwatches entered the Van Cleef & Arpels repertoire in the early 1930s. The initial version adhered to the aesthetics of the period: bold, geometric and white. The present lot is a contemporary example of the original version and is offered here in overall outstanding condition.