Today's offering showcases this beautiful Certified Pre-Owned Van Cleef & Arpels "La Collection" ladies square watch. The model was renamed the Pierre Arpels model when it was relaunched.

As VC&A states, "Designed by Pierre Arpels in 1949, the watch that bears his name epitomizes Van Cleef & Arpels' vision of masculine elegance. A blend of sophistication and restraint, it is notable for a thin case held by two central attachments.

Built with a distinctive look that includes Vendome lugs, it is both luxurious and very fine. It has a high fashion neo-classic design and top-tier 18K gold construction.

It has 100% original parts including its signed Van Cleef & Arpels band and solid 18K Van Cleef & Arpels buckle. The watch itself presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10.

The case presents as mint and the dial and crystal both present like new.

Our Master Watchmaker has installed a new-old-stock correct caliber movement essentially turning back the clock to make the watch function like new again and ready for many decades of future use ($695 value).

For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Current price the newest version: $14,300.00 USD plus tax.

Don't miss the chance to own this near new looking VC&A watch selling for a fraction of the price of a new VC&A.

• Manufacturer: Van Cleef & Arpels
• Serial no.: 103,851
• Model: La Collection, Ref. 122642
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Designed for: Women
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case condition: Mint
• Dimensions: 20mm in diameter (excluding the crown) by 28mm long lug tip to tip
• Dial: White with Roman numerals and baton indices, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, like new condition
• Hands: Original, blackened gold "batons"
• Movement type: Swiss made quartz, new-old-stock
• Band: Original, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, crocodile, remborde, excellent condition with light wear, equipped with original Van Cleef & Arpels solid 18K gold buckle
• Crystal: Sapphire glass, mint
• Servicing: Our Master Watchmaker has installed a correct new-old-stock movement essentially turning back the clock to make the watch like new again and ready for many decades of future use ($695 value). Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide