Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 557
Vacheron & Constantin a Geneve, No. 302691, case No. 181606 made for the Grand Tir de l'Exposition Nationale, Geneve 1896. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch. Gold and enamel ribbon knot diamond-set matching clip.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished, the enamel back painted with a lake side landscape, the champleve enamelled coat-of-arms of Geneva and further foliage decoration. Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with radial blue Arabic numerals with gilt divisions. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 10,5"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.
