Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 397862, case No. 258659, sold to Mr. F. de Groot on 20 July 1933. Very fine and extremely rare, early, waterproof, centre second, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch. | The Art Of Vacheron Constantin | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 13th November 1994

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

LOT 134

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 397862, case No. 258659, sold to Mr. F. de Groot on 20 July 1933. Very fine and extremely rare, early, waterproof, centre second, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

C. massive, polished, decagonal bezel, screwed back, lapidated band. D. white enamel (slightly chipped) with painted indexes. «Moderne» gold bands. M. 12 1/2- rhodiumed, 18 jewels, _ever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 39 mm.

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This watch is illustrated in l'Univers de Vacheron Constantin, Genève, p. 396. It does not appear in the Registers that any other watch of this kind, bearing screwed bezel and back was ever made.