Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 235

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 316391, case No. 190537, made for the Luzern shooting contest of 1901. Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch.

C. Four-body, "pomme et gouge", polished, bezels with reeded edges, the enameled back painted with a viewof the Musegg wall with Lake Luzern in the background, champlevé enamel Luzern coat of arms and foliagedecoration. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with radial blue Arabic numerals and gold paillon minute divisions. Gold "spade" hands. M. 24 mm (10,5''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.