$16,100
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Les Historiques Jalousie" No. 22/125, Ref. 91002, circa 1997. Very fine and unusual, water-resistant to 3 atm., rectangular, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with engraved concealed dial "ˆ volets" and 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp. three body, solid, polished, bezel engraved with the hours in Roman numerals, on the six, a rectangular cabochon-set pusher opening the engraved white gold shutters and showing the dial, engraved band, back with screws. matte silver with applied white gold and black indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. Cal.1017, rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25.4 x 33 mm. Notes Production of a limited edition of 125 examples only. This model is a replica of the famous "montre ˆ 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 actually glass and more susceptable to damage. The shutters are opened, revealing the time, by sliding the cabochon gem located on the case below #6, slightly to the right.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-06-22
