The Art Of Vacheron Constantin
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 473163, case No. 323649, Ref. 4740, completed in January 1952, sold on 19 March 1952 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine and rare rectangular, «pagoda» shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. massive, polished, concave bezel, «bombé» crystal. D. «guilloché» mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 8"'-435 tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.