89,700 CHF
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 397364, case No. 248085. Made in 1924. Very fine and rare, Art Deco, rectangular, platinum, yellow gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Two-body, solid, polished, geometrical blue and black "champlevé" enamel decoration on the bezel withyellow gold inlay, hinged case back, enameled lugs, engraved “R.B. Ward”. Matte silver with applied yellowgold “cubiste” numerals. Yellow gold “cathedral” hands. Cal. R.A. 9’’’94, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with five adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, index regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 40 mm. Thickness: 7.5 mm. Notes An identical watch bearing the consecutive number is published in “The World of Vacheron Constantin”, p. 346. For a note, see lot 95.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
