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Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 38

?Blue Sapphire? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 419023, case No. 262039, Ref. 296. Made in 1938. Very fine and rare, platinum, Art Deco gentleman?s wristwatch with sapphire-set dial and hooded lugs, with a white gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,000 / USD 8,500 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 16,675

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel, hooded lugs. D. Matte silver with applied round andbaguette-cut sapphire indexes, outer dot minutes. Blued steel ?demi-feuille? hands. M. Cal. 9??? 95, rhodium-plated,17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 7.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3 - 5*
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Simple and absolutely perfect, the studied simplicity of this model reflects the pure rationality of the late Art Deco period. The case and the iconography of the dial, with its applied round and baguette-cut sapphire indexes, exemplify the interpretation by the firm?s artists and designers of the supreme elegance of this geometrical style. For an identical watch in yellow gold, see lot 296.