Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990
Vacheron &Constantin, Genève, No. 340945, case No. 209253, circa 1910 Fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch, in original fitted case.
Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with inset hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. Fine gilt brass 17"' movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam.49 mm.