Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 556
Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 146911, case No. 146911, made in 1877, sold in 1877. Fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel keyless watch with chronograph.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back panel enamelled with the coat-of-arms of the Rancougne family, with the motto: Si to m'attents, confesse toi. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1893. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The chronograph released by depressing the winding crown. Not signed, with extract of archives. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
