Contemporary, Limited Edition, Modern...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001

LOT 257

Vacheron Constantin, Genève, "Les Historiques, Jalousie", No. 859069, case No. 682341, Ref. 91002. Produced in a limited edition of 125 examples in the 1990's. Sold on December 24, 2000.Very fine and unusual, water-resistant to 3 atm., rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with engraved concealed dial "à volets" and an 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp.

USD 5,800 - 6,400

C. two-body, solid, polished, back with screws, pusher set with a rectangular cabochon sapphire at 6 o'clock that opens the pink gold shutters to reveal the dial, engraved band. D. matte silver with applied pink gold and black indexes, auxiliary seconds dial."Feuille" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 1017, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 33 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

Ref. 91002This model is a replica of the famous "montre à volets" wristwatch created by Vacheron Constantin in the 1920's. The "volets" are a series of shutters that cover the dial, protecting it from scratches and breakage. This was an important feature in the 1930's when crystals were actually made of glass and more susceptible to damage. The shutters are opened to reveal the time by sliding the cabochon gem located on the case below the 6 slightly to the right.