Swiss pink gold and enamel quarter repeater Circa 1840
- Kenmerk
- SA0738
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Estimate
- € 4.000 - 6.000
- Price sold
- € 4.000
Pink gold and enamel open-faced quarter repeating watch
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A Swiss pink gold and enamel open-faced quarter repeating watch, circa 1840, key winding gilt lever movement, mono-metallic balance.
Silver guilloché dial, Roman numerals in an outer reserve, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds.
18k Pink gold case with black enamel floral scrolls, repeat activated by depressing the bow, case numbered, cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Vacheron and Constantin
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The company was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, an independent watchmaker in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1770, his company created the first complication, and nine years later he designed the first engine-turned dials.
The son of Jean-Marc Vacheron, Abraham, took over the family business in 1785. During this period, the company was able to survive the French Revolution (1789–1799). Later, in 1810, Jacques-Barthélemy Vacheron, the grandson of the founder, became the head of the company. He was the first to initiate the company’s exports to France and Italy. Later, Jacques-Barthélemy realized that he was not able to handle his business alone. In order to travel overseas and sell the company’s products, he needed a partner. Consequently, in 1819 François Constantin became an associate of Vacheron. The company continued its activity under the name Vacheron and Constantin. François Constantin traveled around the world and marketed watches. Thus he helped the company to open new markets. The main market was North America.
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A Swiss pink gold and enamel open-faced quarter repeating watch, circa 1840, key winding gilt lever movement, mono-metallic balance.
Silver guilloché dial, Roman numerals in an outer reserve, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds.
18k Pink gold case with black enamel floral scrolls, repeat activated by depressing the bow, case numbered, cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Vacheron and Constantin
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The company was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, an independent watchmaker in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1770, his company created the first complication, and nine years later he designed the first engine-turned dials.
The son of Jean-Marc Vacheron, Abraham, took over the family business in 1785. During this period, the company was able to survive the French Revolution (1789–1799). Later, in 1810, Jacques-Barthélemy Vacheron, the grandson of the founder, became the head of the company. He was the first to initiate the company’s exports to France and Italy. Later, Jacques-Barthélemy realized that he was not able to handle his business alone. In order to travel overseas and sell the company’s products, he needed a partner. Consequently, in 1819 François Constantin became an associate of Vacheron. The company continued its activity under the name Vacheron and Constantin. François Constantin traveled around the world and marketed watches. Thus he helped the company to open new markets. The main market was North America.
Signed: Vacheron and Constantin
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