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Vacheron Constantin. A Lady's Unusual and Rare 18k Gold Bracelet Watch
Lot 313

Vacheron Constantin. A Lady's Unusual and Rare 18k Gold Bracelet Watch

SIGNED VACHERON CONSTANTIN, GENÈVE, REF. 4259, MOVEMENT NO. 465'417, CASE NO. 310'555, MANUFACTURED IN 1948

Closed17 December 2013

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Vacheron Constantin. A Lady's Unusual and Rare 18k Gold Bracelet Watch
Signed Vacheron Constantin, Genève, Ref. 4259, Movement No. 465'417, Case No. 310'555, Manufactured in 1948
Cal. V153 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, applied gold baton and square numerals, the circular case set within the bracelet, circular snap on case back, integral 18k gold bracelet comprised of raised pyramidal and oval shaped links, case, dial, and movement signed
24mm width

Specialist note

According to the Archives of Vacheron Constantin the present watch was manufactured in 1948.

The present watch is an unusual lady's bracelet watch designed by Vacheron Constantin, featuring a repeated pattern of raised pyramidal and oval shaped links. In the 1940's, the firm designed a number of heavy cuff bracelet, often featuring prominent shapes and gem-setting.

For a similar example, see Secrets of Vacheron Constantin by Franco Cologni, p. 268.