Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009
Chinoiserie Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 397705, case by Verger Frères, No. 8947, retailed by Lang, Paris. Made in 1925. Very fine, elegant and rare, thin, Art Deco, 18K yellow gold, red and blue cloisonné enamel, lobed keyless dress watch.
C. Three-body, square with lobed corners, red enamel back with central cloisonné panel decorated with blue and gold stylized flower and scrolls, blue enamel band and pendant with gold decoration, red enamel bezel, pearl winding crown. D. Brushed silver with stylized raised blue enamel Arabic numerals, outer dot minute divisions. Blued steel serpentine hands. M. Cal. 15???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with eight adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, case punched with Verger Frères mark. Dim. 42 x 42 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-26 |
Good Upgraded |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |