Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Size 6 inches Comes with its original box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Cadenas Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Model Diamond Alligator Band White Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Cadenas Ladies Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 233x Diamonds, 1.18ctw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Cadenas Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch from the iconic Cadenas collection. This watch
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1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Five Row Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas bracelet watch executed in 18K yellow gold, designed as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas (Rare Vintage 1940's) D2301ri
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Singapore, SG
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Reference number D2301ri Dealer product code 15926 Movement : Mechanical
Category
Vintage 1940s Singaporean Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Model 331975 Cadenas 18 Karat White Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Cadenas 331975 Year: 1990s Material: 18k White Gold Dial
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Model VCARO4IM00 18 Karat White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Cadenas VCARO4IM00 Driving Year: 1990s Material: 18k White
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Platinum Cadenas Watch, Circa 1930
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Platinum “Cadenas” Watch; Back Winder; signed Van Cleef & Arpels, France; Circa 1930
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Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Cadenas Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cadenas Watch. 14 mm x 26 mm yellow gold case. Yellow gold bezel. White mother-of-pearl dial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UTI - Secret watch in gold, diamonds and calibrated rubies
Located in PARIS, FR
. This jewel of exceptional manufacturing quality is reminiscent of the Cadenas watch by Van Cleef
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Bold and timeless, the Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas watch is as contemporary today as it was when
Category
Early 2000s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies White Gold Cadenas Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The Cadenas design by VCA dates all the way back to the Art Deco days of 1935, but it is just as
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas 18k Gold Diamond Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas bracelet wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, designed as a band of three gold
Category
Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Stainless Steel Cadena Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This fabulous watch by Van Cleef & Arpels features a square stainless steel face and buckle on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with diamonds. Made in Switzerland
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Cadenas Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cadenas watch displays hours and minutes via central hands upon the clear dial, positioned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Cadenas Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, the body in flexible tubogas structure, the clasp presenting a small watch dial. Signed Van Cleef
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14 Karat Ruby Diamond Watch Ciny Watch Co. Le Noirmont, circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
color SI in clarity. When I purchased this watch it reminded me the Van Cleef & Arpels cadenas watch
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Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Steel Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Ladies Wrist watch, the Stainless Steel watch case portion
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
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Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
The original Cadenas model was created by Van Cleef and Arpels in 1935. Crafted in solid 18K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Cadenas Wristwatch, 1940s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic classic design from Van Cleef & Arpels, the Cadenas watch is a timeless statement of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Stainless Steel Cadenas Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS watch, model Cadenas, in steel case, anthracite dial with checkered effect. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock Bracelet Watch– 18K Gold Mystery Set Rubies
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H 0.53 in W 1.03 in
VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock Bracelet Watch– 18K Gold Mystery Set Rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare VAN CLEEF EN ARPELS Cadenas padlock watch bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned
Category
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Cadenas Bracelet Wristwatch, Estate
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas bracelet watch 6.5 inches in length An iconic classic design from Van
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Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Cadenas Gold and Sapphire Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, measuring 7 inches in length
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Cadenas Serti Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cadenas Serti Ladies Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With Round brilliant
Category
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
VanCleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Miss Cadena Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand :VanCleef&Arpels Name:Miss Cadena Bracelet Watch Material:Diamond, 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Cadenas Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malibu, CA
The classic Van Cleef and Arpels Cadenas watch in stainless steel comes with 3 separate alligator
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cadenas Gold French Bracelet/ Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Toronto, ON
The famous and unique padlock watch from Van Cleef and Arpels in 18k Gold.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Cadenas" Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
A Van cleef and Arpels so called "cadenas/padlock" watch in 18 carats yellow gold, mother-of-pearl
Category
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Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Stainless Steel Cadenas Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels stainless steel Cadendas, or padlock, wristwatch with crocodile band. Band
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Van Cleef and Arpels Ladies Gold Leather Cadenas Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
and 4 markers. It features a dark brown Van Cleef & Arpels signed leather strap in nearly immaculate
Category
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Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamond Accent
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H 1.19 in W 0.6 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamond Accent
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti Wrist Watch 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamonds on band accent Box and
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's White Gold and Diamond Cadenas Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
BRAND: Van Cleef & Arpels MODEL: Cadenas Medium METAL: 18k White Gold CASE: 18k White Gold
Category
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Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Cadenas Bracelet Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Calabasas, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels lady's 18k yellow gold and diamond bracelet watch, circa 1940s. 18k yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Cadenas Sertie Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Columbia, MO
Makers of legendary bejeweled watches since 1920, Van Cleef & Arpels is known worldwide for
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Stainless Steel Cadenas Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
"Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas watch with leather bracelet. Small diamond in the dial. Really good
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Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Alligator Skin Cadenas Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Alligator Skin Cadenas Watch "Bold and timeless
Category
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Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serties Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
1920, Van Cleef & Arpels is known worldwide for their elegant & imaginative designs. The Cadenas watch
Category
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Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Stainless Steel Cadenas Grey Dial Quartz Wristwatch
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Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Stainless Steel Cadenas Grey Dial Quartz Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Van Cleef & Arpels Series Cadenas Gender Ladies Case Material Stainless Steel Dial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
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Van Cleef Arpels Cadenas Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact van cleef arpels cadenas watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect van cleef arpels cadenas watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef arpels cadenas watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 13, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our van cleef arpels cadenas watch for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Van Cleef Arpels Cadenas Watch?
The price for a van cleef arpels cadenas watch starts at $2,186 and tops out at $85,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $15,675.
Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
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