Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels 1970s Cadenas Watch

A sculptural 1970s creation from Van Cleef & Arpels, a house founded in Paris in 1906 and revered for marrying technical precision with poetic design. Van Cleef’s mid-century and 1970s era jewelry leaned into fluid forms, sensual silhouettes, and quiet luxury—pieces made to move with the body rather than sit stiffly on it. This teardrop watch is a perfect expression of that philosophy.

Crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and weighing approximately 50 grams, the elongated teardrop case is set with approximately 1.00 carat of modern brilliant-cut diamonds, graduating toward the base for added depth and glow. The bracelet fits up to a 6” wrist and wears like liquid gold with the doubling snake chain and sliding diamond bar. The movement is signed and numbered Van Cleef & Arpels, Swiss made, underscoring the house’s commitment to horological integrity alongside jewelry artistry.

A bold, elegant survivor of the 1970s—sensual, confident, and unmistakably VCA.