Vacheron Constantin 18CT Gold Pocket Watch – 1920

Creator: Vacheron Constantin
Case Material: Gold,18k Gold
Case Shape: Round
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 52 mm (2.05 in)
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1920-1929
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Condition: Excellent

£5,203.00

Step back‌ in time ‌with the Vacheron Constantin 18CT Gold Pocket Watch from ⁣the 1920s, a masterpiece that epitomizes the pinnacle of Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship and elegance. This rare and exquisite timepiece, crafted by the renowned ‌Vacheron ⁤&‌ Constantin, showcases a pristine white enamel dial adorned with unique Breguet-style numerals and matching gilt metal Breguet-style moon hands. The heavy 18ct yellow gold case, ⁤polished to perfection, opens to reveal an inner case back engraved ⁢with the words ⁣"Vacheron & ⁢Constantin Genève, Specially​ made for a retailer Martin Halbkram in Vienna," affirming its authenticity through Swiss hallmarks, numbering, and‍ signature. The keyless ⁢lever gilt metal movement, fully signed and⁤ jeweled, features an ⁤unusual regulation for slow/fast settings, a compensation balance, and a Breguet overcoil⁤ hairspring, ensuring precision and reliability. This remarkable timepiece,⁢ inspired by the highly sought-after A. Lange & ​Söhne pocket watches ⁣of its era, was specially commissioned by Martin Halbkram, a prominent Viennese watchmaker ‍known for supplying rare and unique pocket watches ⁢to his discerning clientele. With a case diameter of 52 mm ⁤and a manual wind movement, this Vacheron Constantin pocket watch is not just a timekeeper but a piece of horological history in excellent condition, hailing ‍from​ Switzerland and dating back to 1920.

This is a rare and exquisite 18ct gold keyless lever open-face pocket watch from the 1920s made by Vacheron & Constantin. The dial is pristine white enamel and features unique Breguet-style numerals, along with corresponding gilt metal Breguet-style moon hands. The case is crafted from heavy 18ct yellow gold and is polished, with the hand set at eleven o'clock opening to reveal the inner case back, which is engraved with the words "Vacheron & Constantin Genève, Specially made for a retailer Martin Halbkram in Vienna." The Swiss hallmarks, numbering, and signature also confirm the authenticity of the cases. The keyless lever gilt metal movement is also fully signed and jewelled, featuring an unusual regulation for the slow/fast set, a compensation balance, and a Breguet overcoil hairspring. Martin Halbkram was a major watchmaker based in Vienna who opened his own exclusive boutique supplying rare and unique pocket watches to his clientele. This remarkable timepiece is particularly special as it is based on an A. Lange & Söhne pocket watch that was highly sought after during the period in which it was made.

Creator: Vacheron Constantin
Case Material: Gold,18k Gold
Case Shape: Round
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Diameter: 52 mm (2.05 in)
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1920-1929
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Condition: Excellent

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