Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 392
Vacheron & Constantin, No. 409422, case by Verger France, Paris, No. 12315, made in 1929 for Charlton & Co., New York. "Le Mandarin chinois" Very fine and rare 18K two coloured, Art-Deco keyless automaton "Bras en fair" dress watch with matching Albert.
CHF 24,000 - 28,000
Sold: CHF 29,900
C. Three piece, massive, "Empire" white gold, polished and satine, with yellow gold rims and bow, the white gold back with a yellow gold inlaid monogram. Matching black silk and hi-coloured gold Albert. D. Silver satine with an applied figure of a seated Chinese Mandarin, pointing to the hours and minutes with his arms, on two Arabic sectors, by depressing a push piece in the band. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement, Master Mark on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
