Vacheron Constantin
A ladies enamel and diamond pocket watch | Circa 1920
Lot Closed
May 13, 12:29 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 6,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: enamel dial with guilloché center and Poire Stuart hands, outer minute ring with Breguet numerals and outer tracks for minutes, signed Vacheron Constantin Genève
Calibre: manual winding, jewelled
Movement number: 337'198
Case: 18k yellow gold hinged case with translucent blue-grey enamel, centred by raised diamond-set floral star motif and flower-shaped diamond-set outer ring
Case number: 207'249
Size: 28 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is recognised as the oldest watch manufacture in continuous operation. By the early twentieth century, the Maison had established a reputation not only for technical watchmaking, but also for highly refined decorative craftsmanship, producing pocket watches that combined fine enamelling, gem-setting and elegant case design.
The present watch exemplifies this tradition. The yellow gold case is decorated with translucent blue guilloché enamel and centred by a raised diamond-set floral motif, creating a striking contrast against the restrained silvered dial. With its delicate proportions and richly ornamented exterior, the watch reflects the decorative sophistication associated with Vacheron Constantin’s jewelled pocket watches of the period.