The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 128

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 407812, case by Perrin, No. 60406. Made in 1928. Very fine and rare, early, rectangular curved, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with white gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,500 / USD 4,300 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. Two-body, polished, rectangular with canted corners, wide bezel. D. Matte silver, brushed, with painted blackupright Arabic numerals. Blued steel "cathedral" hands. M. Cal. R.A. 9??? 94, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes"decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, five adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered and signed by Perrin on the case.Dim. 23 x 39 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 6 - 01

Notes

The movement and dial of the present watch were sold to the Perrin Company in the USA, which then made the case. This model, with its sharp geometrical design typical of the Art Deco period, reflects the influence that cubism had on industrial design.