The Art Of Vacheron Constantin
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994
LOT 145
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 404159, case No. 255922, completed in August 1929. Very fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, moon phase astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar.
CHF 80,000 - 90,000
Sold: CHF 82,700
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover with an engraved coat of arms. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with Breguet numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', rhodium plated, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
