1,340,500 HKD
"Lord Kalla" Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 722257, case No. 571884, Ref. 35511-723. Made circa 1985. Exceptionally fine, rare and important, impressive, entirely diamond-set with 290 diamonds (total weight of 55 cts.), 18K yellow gold gentleman's bracelet watch with an integral entirely diamond-set bracelet. Massive, polished yellow gold frame, case, bracelet and clasp formed from 45 rows set with a total of 290 emerald- cut diamonds, the bracelet articulated. 25 pavé-set emerald cut diamonds on a yellow gold grid-plate. Yellow gold “dauphine” hands. Cal. 1052, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 22 jewels, lateral lever escapement, beryllium balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, index regulator. Crystal, case and movement signed. Diam. Max. 24 mm. Thickness: 6 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm. Property of a Japanese Collector Notes Among haute Joaillerie watches, the Kalla collection holds a special position, due largely to the audacity of the Kallista, but also to the great variety of models that were offered to the public, all different yet all sharing the common denominator of the lavish use of precious stones.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-06-02
