The Art Of Vacheron Constantin

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

LOT 129

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 416211, case No. 261711, Ref. 2, sold on 7 June 1937 in Argentina. Fine stainless steel «Staybrite» gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 10 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.


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Production of a limited series of aluminium dress watches, as a study to anticipate the shortage of strategic material which could have occured during World War II. The choice of aluminium was an alternative to other metals such as stainless steel, brass, copper, nickel or precious metals.