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Vacheron ConstantinHistoriques American 1921
Reference: 82035/000R-9359
Product overview
- Box:Yes
- Papers:Yes
- Age:2018
- Movement:manual
- Case Size:40mm
- Case:Rose Gold
- Dial:Silver Arabic Numeral
- Bracelet:Brown Alligator
Lot overview
- LOT: #004573
- Location:London, United Kingdom
- Seller:(private) Sold by an individual
- Currency:GBP
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Sell it with usKEY FACTS
● A re-edition of a classic Vacheron Constantin from 1921
● Presented in a 40mm rose gold case with a distinctive offset dial
● A one-owner example purchased new by the vendor
● Accompanied by its display box and warranty
● Reported to be in good working order and graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor
FUNCTIONS
● Hours, minutes and small seconds
● Powered by the in-house calibre 4400 AS (Geneva Seal Hallmark)
● Manually wound with a 65-hour power reserve
SUMMARY
The ‘Holy Trinity’ watchmaker took inspiration from its rich history to create this classically-styled and quirky reference. In 1921, it created a watch predominantly for the US market which featured a distinctive offset dial configuration. The inspiration is still debated but the initial story that it was a driver’s watch has now been abandoned by the brand. It is more likely a tribute to the off-set dial trench watches created by Waltham, Elgin and other US manufacturers to equip WWI soldiers in 1917. Almost a century later, Vacheron Constantin launched the Historiques American 1921 as a faithful recreation. Now available in several different metals and sizes, this example is presented in a 40mm rose gold case. Turning the watch over reveals the handsomely finished Vacheron Constantin calibre 4400 AS. This hand-wound movement is equipped with a 65-hour power reserve and stamped with the Geneva Seal hallmark.
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