The Art Of Vacheron Constantin
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 439403, case No. 276212, Ref. 4261, 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, minute-repeating, flat, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with letter of Vacheron Constantin.
C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Roman 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.