Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 371246, case No. 253677, made in 1928. Very fine and extremely rare square, 18K white and yellow gold "a couvercle" gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial.
C. bicolour massive, polished, bezel with a white gold filet decoration, cover bearing the initials "M.D.M." and opening by the means of two push-pieces on the sides, fluted lugs, engraved band. D. matt silver with applied gold "cubic" Arabic numerals. "Moderne" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of the Archives. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.