Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Constantin and Verger Frères - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO Hong Kong Monday, May 30, 2016 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Constantin and Verger Frères
    Year: 1924
    Movement No: 397'867
    Case No: 8135
    Material: Platinum and diamonds
    Calibre: Mechanical, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Platinum and diamond-set Van Cleef and Arpels bracelet, 146 mm. maximum length
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum and diamond-set concealed folding clasp stamped 4006
    Dimensions: 8 mm. width
    Signed: Case numbered, dial signed and movement signed Vacheron & Constantin

  • Catalogue Essay

    Throughout the Art Deco period, Van Cleef and Arpels produced some of the very best jewellery time pieces for their esteemed clients, ranging from the Duchess of Windsor to Marjorie Merriweather Post.

    The present watch, lavishly adorned with brilliant-cut and old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.80 carats in total, truly exemplifies Van Cleef and Arpels' mastery in gem-setting. The hinges on the bracelet are fashioned so that the watch is flexible and moving fluidly with the wearer's hand. This masterpiece is furthermore embellished with geometric configurations on either side of the watch - a hallmark of the Art Deco period. Van Cleef and Arpels furthermore commissioned Vacheron and Constantin and Verger Frères to create the movement and case, which is another sign of quality and craftsmanship.

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A lady's very fine and rare platinum and diamond-set bracelet watch with movement by Vacheron Constantin and case by Verger Frères

1924
8 mm. width
Case numbered, dial signed and movement signed Vacheron & Constantin

Estimate
HK$280,000 - 440,000 

Sold for HK$162,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO

Hong Kong Auction 31 May 2016