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  • American 1921 Reference 82035000R  A pink gold wristwatch Circa 2016    American 1921 82035000R  2016
    Sale date : 17/10/2023
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #HK1365 - 2023-10 - Important Watches II
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 8876
     
    • HKDG
    • EUR
    • USD
    Not sold
    • ...
    • ...
    • ...
    Estimation:
    • 120000 - 180000
    • 120000 - 180000
    • 120000 - 180000

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : CAL . 4400 T
    Case material : Pink gold
    With diamonds : Yes :
    Bracelet material : *croco*
    Reference Detail : 82035000R

    American 1921 Reference 82035000R A pink gold wristwatch Circa 2016 American 1921 82035000R 2016

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  • VACHERON CONSTANTIN. AN ELEGANT AND UNUSUAL 18K PINK GOLD CUSHION-SHAPED WRISTWATCH
    Sale date : 13/05/2023
    Country : Switzerland

    Christies #21981 - 2023-05 - Rare Watches
    Genève
    Lot ID : 56
     
    • CHF
    • EUR
    • USD
    Sold:
    • 21420
    • 21420
    • 21420
    Estimation:
    • 8000 - 12000
    • 8000 - 12000
    • 8000 - 12000

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Movement : Mechanical
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Cushion
    Reference Detail : 82035 / 000R ,

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN. AN ELEGANT AND UNUSUAL 18K PINK GOLD CUSHION-SHAPED WRISTWATCH

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  • A rare yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonn enamel dial Circa 1950
    Sale date : 09/12/2022
    Country : United States

    Sothebys #N10956 - 2022-12 - Important Watches
    New York
    Lot ID : 38
     
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    • USD
    Not sold
    • ...
    • ...
    • ...
    Estimation:
    • 30000 - 50000
    • 30531 - 50885
    • 30000 - 50000

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1950's
    Watch ID : ACCESSORIES
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : 477 / 1 T
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Dial color : White

    A rare yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonn enamel dial Circa 1950

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  • Vacheron Constantin. Montre bracelet en or rose 18K (750) mouvement mécanique
    Sale date : 24/05/2022
    Country : France

    Bonhams #27810 - 2022-05 - Montres de Prestige
    Paris
    Lot ID : 351
     
    • EUR
    • USD
    Sold:
    • 24225
    • 0

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Watch ID : 5246239
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : 4400 / T
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Cushion
    With diamonds : Yes :
    Dial color : Cream
    Reference Detail : 82035 ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Complications : Date

    Vacheron Constantin. Montre bracelet en or rose 18K (750) mouvement mécanique

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  • Vacheron Constantin | American 1921, Reference 82035/000R, A pink gold wristwatch, Circa 2016 | 江詩丹頓 | American 1921 型號82035/000R 粉紅金腕錶,約2016年製
    Sale date : 23/04/2021
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #1099 - 2021-04 - Important Watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 2076
     
    • HKD
    • EUR
    • USD
    Sold:
    • 252000
    • 23134
    • 32432
    Estimation:
    • 120000 - 160000
    • 11016 - 14688
    • 15444 - 20592

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : CAL 4400 AS T
    Case material : Pink gold
    With diamonds : Yes :
    Bracelet material : *croco*
    Reference Detail : 82035 / 000R ,
    Clasp type : Folding clasp

    Vacheron Constantin | American 1921, Reference 82035/000R, A pink gold wristwatch, Circa 2016 | 江詩丹頓 | American 1921 型號82035/000R 粉紅金腕錶,約2016年製

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  • Vacheron Constantin | Historiques American 1921, Reference 82035, A limited edition yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 2015 | 江詩丹頓 | Historiques American 1921 型號82035 限量版黃金腕錶,約2015年製
    Sale date : 23/04/2021
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #1099 - 2021-04 - Important Watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 2075
     
    • HKD
    • EUR
    • USD
    Sold:
    • 252000
    • 23134
    • 32432
    Estimation:
    • 100000 - 150000
    • 9180 - 13770
    • 12870 - 19305

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : CAL 4400 / T
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    With diamonds : Yes :
    Bracelet material : *croco*
    Reference Detail : 82035 ,
    Diameter : ,signedcase,dialmo

    Vacheron Constantin | Historiques American 1921, Reference 82035, A limited edition yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 2015 | 江詩丹頓 | Historiques American 1921 型號82035 限量版黃金腕錶,約2015年製

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  • Vacheron Constantin Follow;Ref. 43045;A highly unusual and extremely rare limited edition perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphases, fitted box and guarantee
    Sale date : 11/11/2017
    Country : Switzerland

    Phillips #CH080217 - 2017-11 - THE GENEVA WATCH AUCTION
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 109
     
    • CHF
    • EUR
    • USD
    Sold:
    • 57500
    • 46914
    • 65740
    Estimation:
    • 30000 - 50000
    • 24477 - 40795
    • 34299 - 57165

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 2000's
    Watch ID : 7 MODEL NAME AMERICAN 1921 MATERIAL
    Movement : Automatic
    Caliber : T
    Case material : Platinum
    Reference Detail : 43045 HIGHLY UNUSUAL
    Clasp type : Folding clasp
    Thickness : ma
    Complications : Calendar, Moonphases

    Vacheron Constantin Follow;Ref. 43045;A highly unusual and extremely rare limited edition perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphases, fitted box and guarantee

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  • Vacheron Constantin Follow;Ref. 33019;A fine and rare yellow gold 20 dollar coin wristwatch
    Sale date : 13/05/2017
    Country : Switzerland

    Phillips #CH080117 - 2017-05 - The Geneva Watch Auction: FIVE
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 207
     
    • CHF
    • EUR
    • USD
    Sold:
    • 7500
    • 6119
    • 8575
    Estimation:
    • 6000 - 9000
    • 4895 - 7343
    • 6860 - 10290

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Coin Watch
    Period : 1980's
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : T
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Reference Detail : 33019
    Clasp type : Folding clasp

    Vacheron Constantin Follow;Ref. 33019;A fine and rare yellow gold 20 dollar coin wristwatch

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  • Vacheron Constantin Ref. 82035
    Sale date : 09/07/2016
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Antiquorum #300 - 2016-07 - Important Modern Vintage Timepieces
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 471
     
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    Not sold
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    Estimation:
    • 170000 - 250000
    • 15606 - 22950
    • 21879 - 32175

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category :
    Period : 1920's
    Watch ID : 5271704
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Square
    Reference Detail : 82035

    Vacheron Constantin Ref. 82035

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  • VACHERON CONSTANTIN HISTORIQUES AMERICAN 1921 BOUTIQUE NEW YORK.Vacheron 
Constantin, Genève, No. 10 / 64, No. 5215835, case No. 1224537, Ref. 82035..Made in a limited edition of 64 pieces commemorating the opening of the brand's first flagship New.York
    Sale date : 15/12/2015
    Country : United States

    Antiquorum #296 - 2015-12 - Important Modern Vintage Timepieces
    New York
    Lot ID : 243
     
    • USD
    • EUR
    • USD
    Sold:
    • 27500
    • 19613
    • 27500
    Estimation:
    • 15000 - 25000
    • 10698 - 17830
    • 15000 - 25000

    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Watch ID : 10 / 64
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Square
    Reference Detail : 82035 . .

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN HISTORIQUES AMERICAN 1921 BOUTIQUE NEW YORK.Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 10 / 64, No. 5215835, case No. 1224537, Ref. 82035..Made in a limited edition of 64 pieces commemorating the opening of the brand's first flagship New.York

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 10/05/2015
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #291 - 2015-05 - Important Modern Vintage Timepieces
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 90
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Procket Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Beige
    Complications : Central second

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN INDIRECT.CENTER SECONDS YELLOW GOLD.Vacheron Constantin, Genève, movement No. 385629, case No..216765. Made for the American market, circa 1920..Very fine, indirect center-seconds, 14K yellow gold, keyless dress.watch. Accompanied by

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 11/06/2014
    Country : United States

    Christies #2858 - 2014-06 - Important Watches
    New York
    Lot ID : 321
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Procket Watch
    Period : 19thx
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : White
    Complications : Minute repeater

    Vacheron Constantin. A Rare 18k Pink Gold Five Minute Repeating Hunter Case Keyless Lever Watch with Unusual Dial and American Case

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 11/05/2014
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #283 - 2014-05 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 63
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Procket Watch
    Period : 19thx
    Watch ID : 58323
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : White

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN YELLOW GOLD PENDANT WATCH.Vacheron Constantin, Genève, retailed by J.E. Caldwell Co., Philadelphia, movement No..310003, case by Caldwell No. 58323. Made for the American market in 1899..Fine, 18K yellow gold, keyless lady's pend

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 16/03/2014
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #281 - 2014-03 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 98
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Watch ID : 5181844
    Caliber : 4400 c
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Square
    With diamonds : Yes :
    Reference Detail : 82035 .
    Complications : Date

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN CARREE HISTORIQUE AMERICAN 1921.Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 5181844, case No. 1175714, Ref. 82035. Sold on June 24th, 2009..Very fine, rare and elegant, square, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold.Vac

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 16/03/2014
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #281 - 2014-03 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 295
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Procket Watch
    Period : 19thx
    Watch ID : 58323
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : White

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN YELLOW GOLD PENDANT WATCH.Vacheron Constantin, Genève, retailed by J.E. Caldwell Co., Philadelphia, movement No..310003, case by Caldwell No. 58323. Made for the American market in 1899..Fine, 18K yellow gold, keyless lady's pend

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 11/06/2013
    Country : United States

    Christies #2713 - 2013-06 - Important watches
    New York, Rockfeller Plaza
    Lot ID : 244
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category :
    Movement : Mechanical
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : White
    Dimensions : 32.5 MM

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 11/06/2013
    Country : United States

    Christies #2713 - 2013-06 - Important watches
    New York, Rockfeller Plaza
    Lot ID : 352
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category :
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : 4400 /
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Cushion
    With diamonds : Yes :
    Reference Detail : 82035
    Dimensions : 40MM

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 29/05/2013
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Christies #3219 - 2013-05 - Important watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 3096
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category :
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Others
    Dimensions : 31 MM

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 13/12/2012
    Country : United States

    Antiquorum #268 - 2012-12 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
    New York
    Lot ID : 130
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Coin Watch
    Caliber : 1003 /
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Diameter : 35 mm
    Dimensions : 35 mm
    Thickness : 4.5 mm
    Complications : Date

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN 20-DOLLAR COIN.WATCH YELLOW GOLD.Vacheron Constantin, Genève. Made circa 1980..Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch fitted into a.20 U.S. dollar gold coin dated 1892 and an 18K yellow gold.buckle. Accompanied by a fitted

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 08/10/2012
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #HK0389 - 2012-10 - Important Watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 2149
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1910's
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : R.1162 NOUVEAU
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Cushion
    Dial color : Enamel

    Vacheron Constantin A FINE AND VERY RARE YELLOW GOLD CUSHION-FORM WRISTWATCH 1919 THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN MVT 394192 CASE 245206

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 08/10/2012
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #HK0389 - 2012-10 - Important Watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 2150
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 2010's
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : 440 /
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Cushion

    Vacheron Constantin A LARGE PINK GOLD CUSHION-FORM WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2011 HISTORIQUES AMERICAN 1921 MVT 5227240 CASE 1217844

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 13/06/2012
    Country : United States

    Christies #2568 - 2012-06 - IMPORTANT WATCHES
    New York, Rockefeller Plaza
    Lot ID : 28
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 2010's
    Movement : Mechanical
    Caliber : 4400 /
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Cushion
    Reference Detail : 82035

    Vacheron Constantin. An 18k Pink Gold Driver's Wristwatch

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 04/04/2012
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #HK0385 - 2012-04 - Important Watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 2427
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 2000's
    Watch ID : SIGNIFICANT SIGNS
    Movement : Mechanical
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Cushion

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN - A FINE PINK GOLD CUSHION-FORM WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2009 HISTORIQUES AMERICAN 1921

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 14/07/2011
    Country : United Kingdom

    Sothebys #L11053 - 2011-07 - Fine Watches
    Londres
    Lot ID : 141
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Condition : Good
    Period : 1920's

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN - AN 18K YELLOW GOLD CUSHION WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1920

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 07/04/2011
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Sothebys #HK0352 - 2011-04 - Important Watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 2008
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 2000's
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Cushion

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN - A FINE PINK GOLD CUSHION-FORM WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2009 HISTORIQUES AMERICAN 1921

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 13/11/2010
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #242 - 2010-11 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 188
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Montre habillée
    Period : 1930's
    Watch ID : 412569
    Case material : Pink gold
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Silver
    Complications : Calendar, Date

    Vacheron Constantin American.Calendar.Vacheron Constantin, Gen

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 10/05/2010
    Country : Switzerland

    Christies #1372 - 2010-05 - Important watches including a connoisseur's vision part ii
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 215
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : Vacheron Constantin - 82035

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 2000's
    Watch ID : 1175673 MANUFACTURED 2009
    Caliber : 4400
    Case form : Cushion
    Reference Detail : 82035 / 00R 9359

    Vacheron Constantin. A fine 18K pink gold asymmetrical cushion-shaped wristwatch with Breguet numerals

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 19/06/2008
    Country : United States

    Bonhams #16094 - 2008-06 - Fine Watches and Wristwatches
    New York
    Lot ID : 144
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Autres
    Period : 1920's
    Watch ID : 247494
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Cushion
    Dial color : Enamel
    Bracelet material : *leath*

    Vacheron Constantin. A fine 18k gold cushion cased wristwatch with enamel dial

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 11/12/2005
    Country : United Kingdom

    Christies #5862 - 2005-12 - Fine watches and wristwatches
    London, South Kensington
    Lot ID : 38
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Autres
    Period : 1940's
    Watch ID : 23125
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Rectangle

    Vacheron Constantin. A 14ct Gold Rectangular American Cased wristwatch

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 30/11/2005
    Country : Hong Kong SAR China

    Christies #2210 - 2005-11 - Important watches
    Hong Kong
    Lot ID : 2442
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1990's
    Watch ID : 682114
    Movement : Automatic
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Round
    Dial color : Enamel

    VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A FINE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CLOISONNE ENAMEL DIAL

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 03/04/2005
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #79 - 2005-04 - The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Constantin
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 176
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1920's
    Watch ID : 394192
    Caliber : R.1162 NOUVEAU
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Cushion
    Dial color : Enamel
    Thickness : 9,2 mm

    So-called American Vacheron Constantin, Geneve, No. 394192, case No. 245206. Made in 1921. Very fine and extremely rare, cushion-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with movement and dial diagonally set in the case, and a yellow gold Vacheron

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 23/06/2004
    Country : United Kingdom

    Christies #9895 - 2004-06 - collector's watches
    London, South Kensington
    Lot ID : 361
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Coin Watch
    Period : 1970's
    Watch ID : VAT WILL BE CHARGED HAMMER PRICE
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Others
    Bracelet color : Black

    Vacheron Constantin: A Ten Doller Gold Coin Wristwatch

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  • Vacheron Constantin Historique : American
    Sale date : 14/06/2003
    Country : Switzerland

    Antiquorum #40 - 2003-06 - Important Watches, Collector's Wristwatches and Clocks
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 321
    Collection : Historique
    Model : American
    Reference : American

    Category : Wrist Watch
    Period : 1910's
    Watch ID : 366967
    Caliber : 10 /
    Case material : Yellow Gold
    Case form : Cushion
    Dial color : Enamel

    Vacheron Constantin, Geneve, No. 366967, case No. 239800. Produced circa 1914. Very fine, rare and unusual, cushion-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with movement and dial diagonally set in the case.

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