15,525 CHF
So-called “Cornucopia” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 581448, case No. 321949, Ref. 4695. Made in 1951. Extremely fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Two-body, polished, fluted hammered cornucopia shaped lugs, flat top crystal. "Guilloché" silver withapplied gold dart indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. Cal. 9’’’ 458, rhodium plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws,adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring, Vacheron Constantin micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 40 mm. Thickness: 7.5 mm. Notes Innovative and audacious, this watch is called the “cornucopia” by collectors, due to its prominent, flared lugs. Much appreciated in the United States, the model completely revolutionized the watch design of its time, going against certain tenets that had previously been considered golden rules.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
