28,750 CHF
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 495801, case No. 333098, Ref. 4823, completed in January 1953, sold on 7 December 1953 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Extremely fine and very rare, centre second, 18ct gold and «cloisonné» enamel gentleman's wristwatch. massive, polished. by Beyeler, in green «cloisonné» enamel with a rosace decoration and applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. 12 1/2--454 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm. Notes Very few wristwatches with "cloisonné" enamel dial were produced by Vacheron Constantin.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1994-11-13
