Van Cleef & Arpels 22017

Van Cleef & Arpels x Gerald Genta 22017 Yellow Gold 1970s

BRAND: Van Cleef & Arpels MODEL: Vintage CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold CASE MEASURES: 26 x 32 mm MOVEMENT: Manual FUNCTIONS: Time CONDITION: Very nice A rare and characterful find, this vintage Van Cleef & Arpels watch was designed by Gérald Genta during the 1970s — a period when creativity and bold material play defined high design. The aesthetic closely echoes tortoiseshell, with what appears to be a tortoise-pattern resin bezel set against an 18k yellow gold case. The same warm, mottled brown tone carries through to the dial, creating a seamless and richly layered presentation. Gold-printed hour markers and a delicate minute track stand out crisply against the surface, while slim gold hands provide elegant legibility. A cabochon crown, executed in a complementary lighter tone, ties the design together. Distinctive T-bar lugs extend from the case and are fitted with a brown suede strap that harmonizes beautifully with the overall warm palette. Powered by a caliber 21 manual wind movement by Frédéric Piguet, a respected manufacture whose calibers were also supplied to houses such as Cartier and Piaget. It provides an incredibly slim profile to the watch. Charming and slightly whimsical, this is a delightful little piece that wears attractively on the wrist — a warm, richly toned design that captures the spirit of 1970s elegance without excess. Some wear shown: Lugs have small dents, scratch on crystal. 4.5 mm thick case. Genta caliber 21, 18 jewels manual wind movement. Sapphire crystal. G25xx New brown suede strap, non-VCA. Fits 7 inches. Gold-plated buckle, generic. 13 mm lug width. Modeled on 6 inch wrist. ID 358264396280