Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 539

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 405665, case No. 252478. Produced circa 1927. Extremely fine and very rare, elegant and large, rectangular curved, Art Deco 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 19,500 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 51,750

C. bicolored, two-body, solid, polished, 18K yellow gold hinged case back engraved with scrolls on the edges, 18K white gold lapidated wide bezel, curly lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. two-tone silver with painted baton indexes. Blued steel "Epee" hands.M. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 46 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Elegant yet agressive in their design these large rectangular watches by firms like Vacheron & Constantin and Patek Philippe typify the bold design of the Art-Deco era. These large yet refined watches were very popular in their day on the South American market. On today's market these watches usualy find their way onto the wrists of ?Gentleman Amateurs? around the world..