Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 420
VACHERON CONSTANTIN, SWITZERLAND, REF. 4348, "ALUMINIUM", MADE FOR THE CANADIAN ALUMINIUM UNION COMPANY, ALUMINIUM
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 17,400 - 34,700 / USD 2,300 - 4,500 / EUR 2,100 - 4,100
Sold: CHF 10,625
A fine, rare and unusual, aluminium, manual wind pocket watch
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, switzerland
Model "Aluminium"
Reference 4348
Year circa 1955
Movement No. 513696
Case No. 345442
Diameter 45
Caliber V 439/7, 17 jewels
Signature dial, case (with presentation inscription) and movement
Notes
Vacheron Constantin, watch with aluminium movement, dial, hands and case weighing a total of only 20 grams! This model of watch was especially and only made by Vacheron Constantin for The Canadian Aluminium Limited Company (Aluminium Fiduciaries Limited, Montreal) in few examples, between 1938 and 1955, and presented to important visitors or offered to the employees of the Canadian company for their 25th anniversary of services. This type of watch is described, around 1950, in different professional newspapers.
Provenance
Property of a British Gentleman