Prestigious Wristwatches

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 509

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 405016, case No. 253654, circa 1928.Very fine and rare, Art Deco, rectangular, 18K yellow gold and platinum gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hinged and engraved case back, black "champlevé" enamel geometrical decoration on the bezel, platinum sides, hidden lugs, onyx cabochon on the winding-crown. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Cathédrale" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 33 mm.