$9,775
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Les Historiques Jalousie", No. 22/125. Produced in a limited edition of 125 examples in the 1990’s. Very fine and unusual, water-resistant to 3 atm., rectangular, 18K pink and white gold gentleman’s wristwatch with concealed dial "à volets" and an 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp. Accompanied by a box and certificate. three-body, solid, polished, on the 6, a rectangular cabochon sapphire-set pusher opening the engraved white gold shutters to reveal the dial, engraved band, engraved bezel with Roman numerals, case back with screws, asymmetric lugs, sapphire crystal. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. Cal. 1017, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 33 mm. Notes Jalousie Produced in a limited edition of 125 examples only. This model is a replica of the famous "montre à volets" wristwatch created by Vacheron & Constantin in the 1930's. The "volets" are a series of shutters that cover the dial, protecting it from scratches and breakage. This was an important feature in the 1930's when crystals were made from glass and more susceptible to damage. The shutters are opened, revealing the time, by sliding the cabochon gem located on the case below #6, sl
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-09-25
