Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 391
Vacheron & Constantin Geneve, No. 386564, case No. 245315, made in 1942. Very fine gilt silver and enamel, keyless, eight day going, hanging watch suspended to a curly rope.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 23,000
C. Round with rectangular handle with a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, the handle centered by the engraved side-face of a lady, the bezel chased in a laurel leaf pattern. Ribbons chased on the band. D. Mat gilt with radial Arabic numerals, the center of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning with an engraved angel lying on flowers. Blued steel serpent hands. M.18?, gilt brass, 5 wheel train, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Dim. 16 x 6 cm.
