Cadenas watch by Van Cleef & Arpels

EDITOR'S REVIEW

• Marking its 90th anniversary, the Cadenas Watch returns with a slimmer case and refined proportions
• This version in yellow gold features snow-set diamonds along the case and a row of sapphires outlining the dial
• Inspired by padlocks and discretion, its angled face allows the time to be read subtly by the wearer alone
• The design dates back to 1935, reportedly favoured by the Duchess of Windsor for its elegance and privacy
• Still powered by a quartz movement, the watch remains a jewel first, and a timepiece second