The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 223

So-called ?Cornucopia? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 581410, case No. 320580, Ref. 4695. Made in 1951. Extremely fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle and original box. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

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

C. Two-body, polished, fluted cornucopia-shaped lugs, flat-top crystal. D. Guilloché silver with applied gold dartindexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9??? 458-3B, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes"decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring, Vacheron Constantin micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 40 mm. Thickness: 7.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Innovative and audacious, this watch is called the ?cornucopia? by collectors, due to its prominent, flared lugs. Much appreciated in the United States, the model completely revolutionized the watch design of its time, going against certain tenets that had previously been considered golden rules.