Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 544

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Prestige de la France" No.IIII-192, movement No. 989099, case No. 513406. Produced in 1972 in a limited edition. Fine and very rare, rectangular curved, trapezoïd-asymmetrical, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two dials and two movements and an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

C. asymmetrical, two-body, solid, polished, hooded lugs, cabochon black onyx-set winding-crowns, "bombé" crystal. D. sand-finish silver with signature. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1050/B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 21 x 46 mm.