The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 37

?Cubiste? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 411527, case No. 256142. Made in 1929. Very fine and rare, faceted hexagonal, platinum Art Deco gentleman's wristwatch with a white gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000 / USD 21,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

C. Two-body, solid, brushed, band with engraved scrolling and hinged and engraved case back. D. Matte silverwith applied white gold ?cubiste? numerals. Polished steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. R.A. 9''' 94, rhodium plated,17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperature and three positions, flatbalance-spring, index regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 40 mm. Thickness: 8.3 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 5 - 01

Notes

This model, with its sharp geometrical lines typical of the Art Deco period, reflects the influence cubism had on on industrial design. Rare, beautiful and probably unique, this watch is one of the milestones in Vacheron Constantin?s production.