The Art Of Vacheron Constantin
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994
LOT 172
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 446002, case No. 276214, small 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, minute-repeating, flat, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and letter of Vacheron Constantin.
CHF 180,000 - 200,000
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 tlle band. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.
