8,050 CHF
“Bold Arabic Numerals” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, “Chronomètre Royal”, No. 371554, case No. 271425. Made in 1941. Fine and very rare, large keyless sterling silver pocket watch. Accom-panied by a Certficate of Authenticity. Four-body, "bassine", solid, hinged sterling silver cuvette. White enamel with painted upright Arabicnumerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Cal. 22’’’ 73-2 P.R.C,frosted gilt, bridge caliber, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance withgold screws, Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 59 mm. Notes It is very rare to find “Chronomètre Royal” watches in silver; most were made in gold and in varying sizes. For a note, see Chapter VII
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
