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New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001

LOT 196

Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 420045, case No. 263444. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and unusual, asymmetric, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch in the shape of a trapezoid.

C. two-body, shaped, solid, polished, at 12 o'clock, a cylindrical hooded lug, at 6 o'clock, faceted lug, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and round indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 32 mm.