18K Gold Mid-century Parisian Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Drawer’ Watch

Created in the 1950s, this mid-century Van Cleef & Arpels Paris “Drawer” travel watch is formed of 18K gold. The exterior is designed as a small rectangular box with basketweave motifs and sliding top opening to reveal a square case with goldtone dial with Arabic and abstract numeral indicators, enclosing a manual wind movement. Sleek and charming, perfect for the purse, this mid-Century collector’s item revives the New Look era of elegance and chic.