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Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 25, 2002

LOT 300

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Les Historiques Jalousie", No. 22/125. Produced in a limited edition of 125 examples in the 1990’s. Very fine and unusual, water-resistant to 3 atm., rectangular, 18K pink and white gold gentleman’s wristwatch with concealed dial "à volets" and an 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp. Accompanied by a box and certificate.

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: USD 9,775

C. three-body, solid, polished, on the 6, a rectangular cabochon sapphire-set pusher opening the engraved white gold shutters to reveal the dial, engraved band, engraved bezel with Roman numerals, case back with screws, asymmetric lugs, sapphire crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 1017, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line 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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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

Jalousie Produced in a limited edition of 125 examples only. This model is a replica of the famous "montre à volets" wristwatch created by Vacheron & Constantin in the 1930'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 made from glass and more susceptible to damage. The shutters are opened, revealing the time, by sliding the cabochon gem located on the case below #6, slightly to the right.