The Art Of Vacheron Constantin
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 511344, case No. 347016, Ref. 4260, completed in May 1955, sold on 20 June 1955 to Mr. Khadair Abdula Shebhab, Kuwait. Very fine and rare 18ct gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and a heavy gold bracelet «à mailles».
C. massive, polished, stepped cover set with 4 large diamonds, by pulling the side, the watch appears. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes. «Bâton» hands. M. 6 3/4"'-153, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 17 mm. Width of the bracelet: 25 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm.