Swiss 18 carat gold chronometer quality pocket watch Circa 1917

Gold lever watch by Vacheron & Constantin
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A large Swiss quality lever chronometer for the South American market, circa 1917. Bridge movement, wolf winding teeth, gold screw cut bimetallic compensation balance and fine adjustment.
Signed white enamel dial,  outer minutes track, subsidiary dial for the seconds at six o’clock and gold hands.
Engine-turned 18 carat gold case.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Weight: 129 g
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Signed: Chronometre Royal Vacheron & Constantin Genève
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The “Chronomètre Royal” was one of the most popular pocket watches on the South American market – comparable to Patek Philippe’s “Gondolo” model.
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Very small dent to the back at three o’clock.
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Reference 0015000