107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 281
Vacheron & Constantin
A rare, early Geneva pocket watch with alarm
estimated
3.000—5.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Silver, engine-turned, rear bell.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, 2 hammers, chain/fusee, keywind, additional barrel for alarm, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance.
Case no.26195
Diam.56 mm
Circa1833
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.162 g
It is a very rare occasion to find such an early pocket watch by Vacheron & Constantin with additional complication which in this case is a very unusual alarm function. The watch is in altogether excellent condition.