29,900 CHF
“Samurai” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 397673, delivered in 1909. Case by Verger Frères, No. 8414, retailed by Charlton & Co. Elegant and rare, thin, lobed, Art Deco, 18K gold, green, black and white lacquer, keyless dress watch. Accompanied by a Certficate of Authenticity. Three-piece, square with lobed corners, green lacquered backwith central gold and black lacquer panel of a Samurai in a white frame, white lacquered band with Japanese-inspireddecoration, green lacquered bezel, lacquered winding crown. Gilt, “orientalist” Roman numerals, outer“cabuchon” minute divisions. Blued steel “serpentine” hands. Cal. 16’’’ 162, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels,straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with eight adjustments, flat balance spring, index regulator.Movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, case punched Verger Frères.Dim. 42 x 42 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
