Swiss 18 Carat gold Art Deco square dress watch Circa 1923

Gold and polychrome enamel dress watch
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An elegant Swiss, square Art Deco 18 Carat yellow gold and polychrome enamel, keyless dress watch, circa 1923. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A Mr. José de Jesus Pliego by Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case by Verger Frères. Delivered on May 28, 1923, retailed by La Esmeralda, Mexico, Hauser-Zivy y Cia, sold to Mr José de Jesus Pliego.
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A square case with canted corners, back with central polychrome enamel panel of a bathing lady in a black lacquered frame, geometric black champlevé enamel decoration to the back, band, bezel and bow. Matte silvered dial with bold upright Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel feuille hands. A rhodium plated movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with eight adjustments, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case punched Verger Frères, movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, dial signed La Esmeralda. Property of a Swiss Collector.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Dimensions: 45 x 45 mm
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Signed: Vacheron & Constantin  Genève
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It is interesting to note that the certificate of the present watch bears the mark of Verger Frères in the lower right hand corner.