The Art Of Vacheron Constantin

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

LOT 86

Vacheron & Constantin, No. 412694, case by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 19 November 1930, retailed by Charlton & Co., New York. "Le charmeur de serpents": Fine and rare 18 ct. white gold, "Bras-en-l'air" keyless dress watch.

CHF 33,000 - 36,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

C. Three piece, massive "Empire", polished and satine with reeded band. D. Satine with facing sectors on the left for hours, on the right for minutes, an applied gold figure of a fakir, points the time at will, on the sectors, when depressing a push piece in the band. M. 17"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 45 mm.


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A similar watch is illustrated in l'Univers de Vacheron Constantin, Genève, p. 405, and the mechanism of the " Bras-en-l'air" p. 383.