Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
LOT 223
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 488644, case No. 327976, 1940's. Extremely fine and rare square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, produced in 2 examples only, with certificate.
CHF 18,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 32,200
C. massive, polished, inclined bezel, mobile lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 27 x 27 mm.
