VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ''CADENAS'', circa 1935/40. Ladies' wristwatch in 750 thousandths gold, the case in the shape of a padlock enhanced by a line of calibrated sapphires, square gilt dial with applied and engraved hour-markers. Screw-down caseback bearing the VERGER Frères hallmark, caseback signed. Mechanical movement. Bracelet in 750 thousandths gold, two-strand snake chain, embellished with a 750 thousandths gold ratchet clasp, accented with identical sapphire calibres, numbered 58525-295. Gross weight: 71.90 g. Wrist circumference: approx. 18 cm. Bibliography: a similar model is shown in the book ''Van Cleef & Arpels'' by Sylvie RAULET, Éditions du Regard, page 311.

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