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Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 98

Minute-Repeater 8-Day Desk Clock Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 112287. Made by E. Mathey, Switzerland, especially for Vacheron & Constantin, in 1929. Very fine and extremely rare, minute-repeating, 8-day going, silver and enamel keyless strut clock. Accompanied by the original Vacheron & Constantin fitted box.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 7,500 - 11,500 / EUR 5,300 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 38,400

C. Rectangular with hinged strut, the front decorated with lilac-colored guilloche enamel within a white enamel border, winding crown at the base, gilt brass movement housing with hinged cover, folding repeat lever on the side. D. Matte silver with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, engine-turned center with engraved gilt leaf and berry decoration. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 24???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case signed and numbered. Dim. 11.2 x 8.7 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

According to the Vacheron & Constantin archives, this clock was commissioned by the firm in 1929. Clocks from this period sold by Vacheron & Constantin are extremely rare. The present clock not only has the extra complication of minute repeating but is also in particularly good condition. The original fitted box is a rare survival.