Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 18K Yellow Gold Mesh Wristwatch, Circa 1940s

A circular case sits pinched into a woven gold mesh bracelet, the metal tapering as it moves away from the dial and widening again toward the clasp; a deliberate hourglass shape that was a signature of 1940s bracelet-watch design. The mesh itself catches light in a soft, continuous shimmer rather than the sharper flash of a faceted link, giving the whole piece a fluid, almost fabric-like drape on the wrist. The dial is simple and legible, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, powered by a manual wind movement. The watch retains its original Van Cleef & Arpels fitted presentation box in dark blue velvet, a detail that meaningfully supports authenticity and collector interest. The piece shows no visible wear, tarnish, or damage. Case measures 16mm in diameter; bracelet measures 7 inches long, tapering to 11mm wide at the clasp, crafted in 18K yellow gold.