99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 448
Vacheron & Constantin Genève, Movement No. 638713, Cal. 1014, Ref. 7945, 31 mm, 20 g, circa 1970
An unusual Geneva medallion watch depicting Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran - with original box, ornamented with the emblem of Persia
Case: 18k gold, reeded band, chased bezel with star motif, chased case back depicting Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Dial: gilt. Movm.: bridge movement, Glucydur balance.
The production of coin or medallion watches has a longstanding tradition with the brand Vacheron & Constantin. In 1850 Vacheron & Constantin received the first order to design a watch that was to be concealed within a Russian coin. Since then there have been many coins and medallions from all over the world that were fitted with watches by Vacheron & Constantin.
This timepiece was inspired by an Iranian medal commemorating the six original laws of the White Revolution issued in 1962. The programme of reforms was later extended to 12 laws and was presented by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi on January 11, 1963 at the national congress of peasants in Teheran; it was passed by a referendum on January 26, 1963. The reforms were intended to modernize Iran and improve the social situation, in particular for women. The design for this watch dating from 1970 most likely came from the Shah’s royal court.
An unusual Geneva medallion watch depicting Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran - with original box, ornamented with the emblem of Persia
Case: 18k gold, reeded band, chased bezel with star motif, chased case back depicting Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Dial: gilt. Movm.: bridge movement, Glucydur balance.
The production of coin or medallion watches has a longstanding tradition with the brand Vacheron & Constantin. In 1850 Vacheron & Constantin received the first order to design a watch that was to be concealed within a Russian coin. Since then there have been many coins and medallions from all over the world that were fitted with watches by Vacheron & Constantin.
This timepiece was inspired by an Iranian medal commemorating the six original laws of the White Revolution issued in 1962. The programme of reforms was later extended to 12 laws and was presented by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi on January 11, 1963 at the national congress of peasants in Teheran; it was passed by a referendum on January 26, 1963. The reforms were intended to modernize Iran and improve the social situation, in particular for women. The design for this watch dating from 1970 most likely came from the Shah’s royal court.
Sold
estimated
6.000—12.000 €
Price realized
6.900 €