The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 188

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 421657, case No. 266031, Ref. 4030. Made in 1939. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with hooded lugs and black dial, and a yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000 / USD 17,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

C. Two-body, solid, polished, faceted sides, brushed rounded hooded lugs, rounded crystal. D. Black with appliedgold baton indexes and Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold ?bâton? hands.M. Cal. 17-24. tonneau, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, berylliumbalance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring, index regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 19 x 37 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

An excellent example of a transitional style in which the lines have become gentler and more undulating, and the rigid geometry of the preceding style has softened. The curved lines are harmoniously superimposed, with a result that is both elegant and innovative. A very similar model was produced by Patek Philippe during the same period, under the Reference 1402. Yet another example of the ways in which the two Genevan watch manufacturers strove to remain at the forefront of both technology and design.