63,250 CHF
“Savonnette Carrée” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 371246, case No. 253677, Made in 1928. Exceptionally fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold, platinum and enamel gentle-man’s wristwatch with concealed dial and a yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, gold cover with enamel monogram “MDM”,engraved border inlaid with platinum, opening via pushers in the band, band engravedwith floral arches, bezel with ribbon engraving, engraved lugs, hinged back. Silvered, brushed, with applied gold “cubiste “numerals, outer minute track. Gilt steel"moderne" hands. Cal. R.A. 9’’’90 18/12, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, cut bimetallicbalance adjusted to five positions, flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 27 mm. Thickness: 7.8 mm. Notes The present watch was sold by Antiquorum in the “Art of Vacheron Constantin” sale on November 13, 1994, lot 108. For a note, see lot 95. The Royal Family of Yugoslavia and Serbia I I n 1804, a wealthy Serbian clan chief and merchant, Djordje Petrovic - known as Karagjordge (Black George, after his dark looks) - led the Serbs in an uprising against the Ottoman Empire that controlled the Balkans. The revolution was successful for a time. Karagjordge established a government in Belgrade and in 1811 was confirmed as lawful ruler and the right of succession was vested in the family. In 1813 the Turks returned to Belgrade and Karagjordge fled to
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
