19,550 CHF
“Réveil” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 620356, case No. 438695, Ref. 7778. Made in 1966. Fine and very rare, oval, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, date, two crowns and hooded lugs, with a yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Matte silver with applied yellow and whitegold brushed and polished bâton and square indexes, at the center the revolving alarm disc. Yellow and whitegold "bâton" hands. Cal. 12’’’ K 1091, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, three-armannular beryllium balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 35 x 41mm. Thickness: 10 mm. Notes This unusual model has an alarm, thus illustrating the fertile collaboration between Lecoultre and Vacheron Constantin, which resulted in watches that were not only esthetically pleasing, but also practical and dependable.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
