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Lot Essay
Cf. Sylvie Raulet, "Van Cleef & Arpels", Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1986, page 311
The design of this watch was inspired by the outline of a padlock. The initial version, created in 1939 and set exclusively with diamonds, adhered to the aesthetics of the 1930s: bold, geometric and white. Later examples, created in 18K gold, leaned more towards post-War tastes.
The design of this watch was inspired by the outline of a padlock. The initial version, created in 1939 and set exclusively with diamonds, adhered to the aesthetics of the 1930s: bold, geometric and white. Later examples, created in 18K gold, leaned more towards post-War tastes.