The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 46

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 420045,case No. 263444, circa 1937.Very fine and rare, rectangular asymmetric,18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

C. two body, asymmetric, cylindrical hooded lug at 12, lapidated lug at 6. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" gold hands. M. 9''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and3 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 33 mm.