Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463732, case No. 324180, 1940's. Very fine and rare, large, "carré galbé", astronomic, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.
C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 24 x 43 mm.