1940's Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Rectangular Watch - 18K Gold

1940's Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Rectangular Watch - 18K GoldToday's offering showcases this rare and very beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels vintage watch. Originally designed for men, it is a midsized watch that today would be suitable for a woman or a man with small wrists. For those not familiar with the company, Van Cleef & Arpels was one of France's premier watch retailers similar to Tiffany & Co. here in the States or Cartier. Like many watches made for Tiffany, Cartier, and other high end retailers, the

Its beefy case shows some opening marks to the the underside and slivers of wear through of the gold plating

gold coin of its era and possesses one of the most arresting reverses on any United States coin: a dauntless eagle

It is one of only a couple handful of models the company made in solid 14K gold

The printing on the dial could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye

We also stock crocodile and lizard straps

Crystal: Excellent condition with a couple of short hairlines

It has been meticulously restored and presents on the wrist as mint condition

the color of the gold came out looking much different than it looks on the watch

The glass enamel dial is near perfect with one very short hairline

We are pleased to offer today's this beautifully restored IWC mens dress watch

Dial: Gloss black with steel baton indices

and a high grade handwound Omega movement