Delicate, poetic, and unmistakably Van Cleef, this Alhambra watch from the 1990s distills the Maison’s jewelry savoir-faire into a timepiece that feels more like a charm than a chronometer. The iconic Alhambra quatrefoil,  first introduced in 1968 as a symbol of luck, love, health, and fortune, forms the watch's case, bordered by a frame of hand-polished gold beads, a signature design element known as “perlée.”

In keeping with Van Cleef’s tradition of sensory luxury,  the bracelet is composed of silk delicately wrapped over leather. Its appeal lies in the softness of couture, a reminder that for Van Cleef & Arpels, timekeeping has always belonged to the realm of feeling as much as function.

This piece arrives with all original paperwork and its box, preserving provenance and the full experience of Van Cleef & Arpels at its most refined. The 1990s marked a quieter, more intimate chapter in the Maison’s design evolution. An early expression of what would become one of the most recognizable motifs in modern jewelry, this Alhambra remains untouched by repetition—an original that has never blended into the crowd.

Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels
Model: Alhambra 129974
Year: c. 1990s
Material: 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Dial: Gold
Case Measurement: 25mm
Movement: Quartz
Condition: Very Good - vintage 
Size: Adjustable, Fits Up to 7.5" Wrist
Includes: Original Box & Papers
Made in Switzerland & France

All vintage and pre-owned watches sold by Stephanie Windsor are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.  We also guarantee the proper functioning of your watch’s mechanical movement for one (1) year from the date of purchase.  Our warranty does not cover damage resulting from accidents, misuse, neglect, water damage or normal wear and tear.  Please note that we do not guarantee waterproofing on vintage or pre-owned timepieces. We therefore do not recommend submerging your timepiece in water or any liquid.