60 Vacheron Constantin An impressive and rare, openface split-seconds chronograph, manual pocket watch in yellow gold, with Breguet-style numerals, retailed by Warren Perry.
Estimate: Fr. 10'000 – 20'000
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- Model Pocket Watch Rattrappante
- Year Circa 1920s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 255'995
- Movement Manual, 27 jewels
- Movement Number 412'571, 101'652
- Dimension 47mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
A distinguished example of early 20th-century watchmaking, this Vacheron Constantin pocket watch reflects both technical ambition and refined execution. Produced during a period when complicated chronographs were reserved for the most demanding clients, it embodies a level of craftsmanship associated with the great maisons of Geneva. Encased in yellow gold, the watch presents a classic yet authoritative appearance. Its dial is laid out with clarity in mind, featuring elegant Breguet-style numerals that lend a sense of tradition and legibility. The blued steel hands and subsidiary registers create a balanced composition, while the outer scale reinforces its purpose as a precision instrument. At its core lies a split-seconds chronograph mechanism, a highly sophisticated feature designed to measure simultaneous intervals. Such constructions were complex to produce and typically manufactured in very limited quantities, making surviving examples particularly desirable today. The signature of Warren Perry on the dial adds an additional layer of historical interest. Retailers of this kind often operated as prestigious intermediaries, commissioning fine watches from leading Swiss makers and offering them to a select clientele. While less widely documented than larger firms, names like Warren Perry were associated with quality and exclusivity in their respective markets. The caseback, adorned with an engraved monogram, hints at a personal story from its original owner, reinforcing the watch’s character as both a functional tool and a treasured possession. Altogether, this piece stands as a compelling blend of mechanical ingenuity, discreet luxury, and historical intrigue.
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Villa Principe Leopoldo, Via Montalbano 5
3 June - From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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