Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

LOT 103

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 378870, case No. 232655, circa 1917. Extremely fine and rare, large and early, octogonal, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold bars. D. mat silverwith radiumed radial Arabic numerals. "Cathédrale" radiumed hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 40 mm.