Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 129

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Les Historiques Jalousie, No. 11/125, Ref. 91004, circa 1997Very fine and unusual, rectangular, water-resistant to 3 atm., 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with engraved concealed dial 'à volets' and 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

C. three body, solid, polished, bezel engraved with the hours in Roman numerals, on the six, a rectangular cabochon-set pusher opening the engraved white gold shutters revealing the dial, engraved band, back with screws. D. matte silver with applied white gold and black indexes, auxillary seconds dial. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. M. cal. 1017, rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance sring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25.4 x 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Production of a limited edition of 125 examples only.This model is a replica of the famous 'montre à volets' wristwatch created by Vacheron & Constantin in the 1920's. The 'volets' are a series of shutters that cover the dial, protecting it from scratches and breakage. This was an important feature in the 1930's when crystals were actually made of glass and more susceptible to damage. The shutters are opened, revealing the time, by sliding the cabochon gem located on the case below #6, slightly to the right.