LeCoultre For Van Cleef & Arpels 18K YG Bracelet Watch, 1950s

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

Antoine LeCoultre founded his namesake workshop in 1833, quickly earning a reputation for producing exceptionally refined movement blanks for Switzerland’s most prestigious maisons—including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe. In 1937, LeCoultre merged with Edmond Jaeger to form Jaeger-LeCoultre, though watches delivered to the American market continued to carry “LeCoultre” branding through the mid-20th century. This era produced some of the maison’s most elegant jewelry-centric designs, especially those crafted for elite retailers. Among these was Van Cleef & Arpels, established in Paris in 1906 and celebrated for its innovative craftsmanship, exquisite materials, and elevated approach to high jewelry. Throughout the mid-century, Van Cleef & Arpels collaborated with top Swiss manufacturers—including LeCoultre—to produce refined, gem-like timepieces that blurred the line between watchmaking and haute joaillerie. This 1950s LeCoultre for Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet watch exemplifies that union of technical precision and jewelry artistry. Fashioned entirely in 18K yellow gold, its petite round case houses a beautifully preserved LeCoultre dial and hands, framed by a richly textured rope-style bracelet that captures the sophistication of the era. Balancing femininity, craftsmanship, and mechanical heritage, this piece stands as a charming and historically significant example of two legendary maisons at their collaborative best. SPECS Stock # LECVCA18K Brand LeCoultre Style LeCoultre For Van Cleef & Arpels Model N/A Serial 25XXX Size Women's Material 18K Yellow Gold Dial Silver Millimeters 13.5 Bracelet Van Cleef & Arpels Roped 18K YG Bracelet CASE & BRACELET The delicate 18K yellow gold case is small and simple, allowing the bracelet construction to be the star of the show, and it remains in wonderfully preserved, minimally-worn condition. The backwind crown is original and signed Lecoultre. The integrated 18K yellow gold roped bracelet made by Van Cleef & Arpels is a true work of art and absolutely stunning. The bracelet exhibits no notable damage or wear and will fit up to a 5.75-inch wrist. DIAL & HANDS The original minimalist, time-only silver dial is very well-preserved, featuring numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock and simple elongated pyramid markers. The dial exhibits only nominal aging with no damage present. The solid gold sword hands are in excellent condition. ACCESSORIES None. The watch is running.