Vacheron Constantin
Reference 6665 Cabriolet | A yellow gold square shaped wristwatch with hinged case, Circa 1960
Lot closes
December 10, 06:46 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
Starting Bid
5,000 USD
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Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. K 1001 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 565'271
Case: 18k yellow gold hinged case, snap on case back
Case number: 394'303
Size: 35 x 35 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
While the term ‘complications’ refers to a watch’s movements, in the case of this Vacheron & Constantin ref. 6665 the complication is the case itself. Designed with hinges, the dial can flip up so that it can be used as a desk clock as well as a wristwatch. It’s an unusual feature on a watch, but a surprisingly practical one for those who spend their days typing at desks. Powered by the hand-wound caliber k 1001, this watch is classic Vacheron craftsmanship, both inside and out.