Important Watches and Wristwatches

St-moritz, Badrutt's Palace Hotel, Feb 25, 1990

LOT 55

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 371869, case No. 239705, made in 1920. Extremely fine, rare and early 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph and registers.

CHF 45,000 - 55,000

Sold: CHF 124,500

C. massive. polished, stepped sides. gold dome, wire lugs. D. white enamel, with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 14 '/2"'. giIt brass, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.


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This is one of the first wristwatch chronograph made.