No Reserve
236
Vacheron Constantin
A fine and rare gilt metal eight day desk clock with alarm
- Estimate
- HK$30,000 - 50,000•
HK$32,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 1930
- Case No
- 736 and 118'202
- Material
- Gilt
- Dimensions
- 92 mm. length and 69 mm. wide
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Vacheron Constantin, famous for their manufacture of wristwatches also made very appealing clocks which range from enamel to some of the most highly sought after clocks lavishly set with agate, onyx, lapis lazuli and precious stones usually cased by Verger Frères.
This very appealing small desk clock is in very original condition with eight day movement and alarm.
This very appealing small desk clock is in very original condition with eight day movement and alarm.
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.
Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.
Browse MakerKey vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.