Swiss 18 carat gold Art Déco chronograph rattrapante Circa 1930

Pocket watch in Cartier style
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A rare Art Déco split seconds chronograph in Cartier style, made for Dreicer & Co. New York by Vacheron & Constantin in Genève, Switzerland, circa 1930. The open faced plain case of this watch was crafted from 18 Carat pink gold and is engraved with “V&C”. The silvered dial in Cartier style, has a 30 minute register at twelve o’clock, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and Breguet steel hands. The extremely rare and highly refined numbered movement has a precision lever escapement, a split seconds chronograph and 27 jewels.
Case and movement have match numbers and case, dial and movement are signed
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Diameter: 45,5 mm
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Signed:  Vacheron & Constantin 
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Dreicer & Co
Dreicer & Co. was a prominent New York jewelry firm active in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries, known for its high end jewelry and contributions to the Gilded Age. Founded by Jacob and Gittel Dreicer, the company became renowned for its intricate platinum mountings, exquisite pearl necklaces and the ability to source large and rare gemstones. Dreicer & Co. rivaled the likes of Cartier and Tiffany & Co. and their clientele included wealthy businessmen and U.S. presidents.