34,500 CHF
“Horizontal Shutters” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 414448, delivered in 1930. Case by Verger Frères, No. 12786. Extremely rare and fine "montre à volets carrée à coins arrondis", 18K white and yellow gold Art Deco gentleman’s wristwatch with two crowns, dial concealed by shutters, and a 14K yellow gold articulated bracelet. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Three-body, two-tone, solid, polished and brushed, case back with screws, stylized black champlevé enamel“cubiste” numerals and triangular indexes on the white gold bezel, yellow gold band and winding-crowns, whitegold hooded lugs, yellow gold shutters opening by means of a crown at 9, winder at 3. (French patentNo. FR 691683) Matte gilt with painted minute track. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Cal. R.A. 9’’’ 94 V.N.P.rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to five positions, flatbalance-spring.Movement signed, numbered and stamped on the case.Dim. 26 x 32 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
