Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 540

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 406164, case No. 253662. Produced in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, Art Deco, rectangular, 18K yellow gold and platinum 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. two-body, bicolored, solid, polished, hinged and engraved case back, black "champlevé" enamel geometrical decoration on the platinum top and bottom bezel, engraved yellow gold sides, thin lugs, onyx cabochon on the winding-crown.D. matte silver with applied yellow gold "Cubiste" Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "Cathédrale" hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 38 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3

Good
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

During the Art Deco period Vacheron & Constantin produced some of their most stylish watches. The experience gained by their many collaborations with Verger France and the open minded approach of the firm's management led to the production of some of the best examples of Art Deco design to be produced within the Swiss watch-making industry. It is fair to say that their designers' work could easly rival that of Cartier Paris during the Art Deco period..