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Geneva, Nov 11, 2007

LOT 224

Savonnette Carrée Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 371246, case No. 253677, Made in 1928. Exceptionally fine and rare, 18K yellow gold square platinum and enamel wristwatch with concealed dial and a yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 25,000 - 35,000 / USD 35,000 - 50,000

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, gold cover with enamel monogram ?MDM?, engraved border inlaid with platinum, opening via pushers in the band, band engraved with floral arches, bezel with ribbon engraving, engraved lugs, hinged back. D. Silvered, brushed, with applied yellow gold ?cubiste? numerals, outer minute track. Gilt steel ?moderne? hands. M. Cal. R.A. 9???90 18/12, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to five positions, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 27 mm. Thickness: 7.8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The present watch was sold by Antiquorum in the ?Art of Vacheron Constantin? sale on November 13, 1994, lot 108 and Antiquorum, ?The Quarter Millenium of Vacheron Constantin?, April 3, 2005, lot 101.