Designed as a padlock, the square dial applied with dot and box indicators, the case and clasp pav -set with round, square, single-cut, and baguette diamondsDiamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.60 caratsLength 6 ?inchesSigned Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 45 951French assay and workshop marksPlatinumManual movementCirca 1940品相来源: DescriptionDesigned as a padlock, the square dial applied with dot and box indicators, the case and clasp pav茅-set with round, square, single-cut, and baguette diamondsDiamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.60 caratsLength 6鈪?inchesSigned Van Cleef Arpels, numbered 45 951French assay and workshop marksPlatinumManual movementCirca 1940Condition reportIn good condition, with scratches and abrasions to the mounting commensurate with age and wear that are not noticeable when worn. French assay marks for platinum.Diamond weight stated in catalogue description approximated using measurements.The diamonds are approximately F-G color, VVS-I clarity. Gross weight approximately 51 dwts. Watch is in running condition at the time of cataloguing, however it has not been tested for accuracy of time-keeping. Please see the 'Conditions of Sale' link for the 'Important Notice on the Condition of Watches.' The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's). Please also note that we do not guarantee, and are not responsible for, any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the lot. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the relevant section the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.Catalogue noteFor a similar 'Cadenas'bracelet-watch dated circa 1940 please seeVan Cleef Arpels, The Art of High Jewelry by Evelyne Poss茅m茅, page 131.