A rare opportunity to acquire this beautiful Swiss made 18 carat gold ‘Vacheron & Constantin Geneve’ pocket watch accompanied with original box signed Vacheron & Constantin’. The high grade 17 Jewel movement is signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve. Housed in a four piece hinged case featuring personally inscribed case back cover with initials ‘WAMCS’ monogrammed hinged back. Top wind crown with time change. Beautiful engine turned poincon dial has applied Arabic numerals, 1/5th of a scale chapter ring and gold gilt Breguet hands with a subsidiary seconds dial at ‘6’ o clock. Signed ‘Vacheron Constantin Geneva’ 17 jewelled lever escapement high grade bi metallic split balance movement numbered 373006. The case is signed ‘Vacheron & Constantin Geneve’, Swiss essay marked 18K, numbered 244714, the movement dust cover bears Swiss essay marks 18K. Recently inspected and tested by a master horologist described as “Superb running order Keeping accurate time and functioning beautifully”. With careful use and if treated with care, this watch will make an excellent investment and heirloom piece which is ready use, treasure and enjoy!
As the world's permier watchmaker, Vacheron & Constantin in certain sets the bar for what constitutes a world-class timepiece. Prized by royalty, heads of state, and prominent public figures, their timepieces rank in the top teir of the most exclusive and expensive in the world. Vacheron Constantin is the oldest continuously operating watchmaker, with production extending all the way back to 1755. It is considered part of the "Holy Trinity" of Swiss watchmaking, with Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. The brand has always maintained its uncompromising pursuit of perfection on the inside and out of every timepiece to be released over the past 268 years.
Vacheron Constantin has established itself globally, becoming highly regarded in both watch collecting circles and high society. Acclaimed for their superior skill with design and quality they have created timepieces for such nobles as King Farouk Of Egypt to whom they supplied reference 402833, a watch for Queen Elizabeth and many watches supplied to Kings, Queens, heads of states and dignitaries Worldwide. The elite Swiss firm Vacheron & Constantin has had as its motto “Faire mieux si possible, ce qui est toujours possible (Do better if possible, and that is always possible)".
In contrast to modern Vacheron & Constantin watches that can be purchased at various jewellery boutiques around the world, their vintage pieces are fairly scarce. Vacheron’s attention to detail and strict quality standards limited their production capacity in the early 1900’s to very small numbers.
Original Dial: Signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve. Silvered poinçon engine turned Arabic numerals dial, chapter ring with 1/5th of a scale minute markers with red 24 hr markers, engine turned subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock in excellent working order, gold gilt Breguet hands in good condition. Overall the silvered dial is in good condition. Has micro marks commensurate with age and wear there are no hairlines, cracks or noticeable marks. Patina to the 24 hr markers.
Original Crystal: In good condition for age.
Original Solid Gold Case: Polished solid gold stepped case measures 46.5mm without crown . Has surface hairline scratches associated with polished precious metals commensurate with age and wear. Hinges and case are in good condition overall. There are no deep scratches or dents.
Original Case Back Cover Outer: Case back cover featuring personally inscribed 18 carat gold cuvette, monogrammed hinged back with initials ‘WAMCS’. Hinges are in good solid condition. Cover has surface hairline surface scratches associated with precious polished metals commensurate with age and wear. Clicks and pops, fits flush against case. Please observe photographs. No deep scratches or dents.
Original Case Back Cover (Outer) Inner: Stamped Swiss essay mark 18K bearing V&C, (numbered) 244714. Has surface hairline scratches commensurate with age and wear associated with precious metals. In good condition overall,
Original Case Back Cover (Movement) Outer: Signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve. Has surface hairline scratches commensurate with age and wear. Overall good condition for age. No dents or deep scratches, hinges are in good condition.
Original (Movement) Dust Cover Outer Inner: Brushed inner dust cover Stamped with Swiss Essay marks 18K (numbered) 244714. In good condition.
Original Movement: Signed Vacheron Constantin Geneve 17 jewelled Lever escapement, bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring high grade movement numbered 373006. Fully tested and inspected by a master horologist whom specialises in high end Swiss time pieces with no issues to report. Described “In superb order” keeping accurate time.
Original Onion Crown And Bow: Winder/crown is in good functioning order and the bow is in solid condition.
Original Presentation Box: Signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve. Has imperfections, marks, wear and tear commensurate with age and wear. Please observe photographs. Hinges and lock are in good order.
* Please observe photographs carefully as they form part of the description*
Please note this Vacheron & Constantin is over 100 years old. Shipping DHL insured registered post World wide. Buyer is responsible for any taxes or duties due which may delay or hold up your shipment at the destination port.