Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 4261

A FINE AND VERY RARE FLAT 18K PINK GOLD MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1945 REF 4261

A FINE AND VERY RARE FLAT 18K PINK GOLD MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1945 REF 4261 diameter 37 mm , • cal. 13''' manual winding damascened nickel lever movement, 23 jewels, bi-metallic balance, minute repeating on two gongs • champagne dial with applied baton and Roman numerals • circular case with stepped bezel and down-turned teardrop lugs • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Vacheron Constantin buckleVacheron Constantin, Estimate 160,000 - 180,000 CHF , Sold 194,500 CHF , A FINE AND VERY RARE FLAT 18K PINK GOLD MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1945 REF 4261 diameter 37 mm , • cal. 13''' manual winding damascened nickel lever movement, 23 jewels, bi-metallic balance, minute repeating on two gongs • champagne dial with applied baton and Roman numerals • circular case with stepped bezel and down-turned teardrop lugs • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Vacheron Constantin buckle, Antiquorum Geneva, 13th November 1994, The Art of Vacheron Constantin, lot 167. , The pink gold case enhances the acoustic properties of this minute repeating watch and creates a resonance of unrivalled clarity and purity. The extra flatness of the case further enhances the resonance, producing truly exquisite tones from within its classically-styled case. It is believed that only a few Ref. 4261 such as the present model were manufactured and have survived over the years.