Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 386585, case No. 0333, circa 1930. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold, lacquered silver and chalcedony, diamond set Art-Deco time-piece with a dial in pietra dura, in original fitted box.
C. Black lacquered frame with applied diamond set Arabic numerals in a Japanese style, on a chalcedody base. D. Gold mounted floral combination of lapis lazuli, jade, turquoise, split pearls and moon-stones. Gold serpent hands. M. "Astral", 18-, nickel plated,17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 71 x 80 x 27