The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 54

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 464114,case No. 330992, circa 1945.Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. two body, polished and brushed, overhanging extended lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold star and bâton indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Bâton" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. V 495, 12''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.