Important Collector's Wristwatches an...

Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995

LOT 300

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 446002, case No. 276214, sinall series of 6 pieces only completed in 1945. This model was produced in 38 examples in pink, yellow, white gold and platinum : 17 examples in 1942, 9 examples in 1944 and 12 examples in 1951. Extremely fine and rare flat, minute repeating, 18 ct. pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and letter of Vacheron Constantin.

HKD 110,000 - 120,000

USD 145,000 - 155,000

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.


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This model of very flat, elegant, minute-repeating wristwatch of 13"' vas a speciality of Vacheron Constantin. This model with its two-tone chai is very rare.