Lot Essay
Drivers' watches were designed to facilitate reading the time when driving. They are worn to the side of one's wrist.
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SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENEVE, RETAILED BY VERGA, CIRCA 1940
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Vacheron & Constantin. A fine and rare 18K pink gold oblong curved Drivers' wristwatch
Signed Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, retailed by Verga, circa 1940
With oblong nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the pink gilt dial with applied baton and Roman numerals, in oblong curved case with one hooded lug to the top, one extended and downturned lug to the bottom, together with an 18K pink gold curved clasp, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
21 mm. wide
Signed Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, retailed by Verga, circa 1940
With oblong nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the pink gilt dial with applied baton and Roman numerals, in oblong curved case with one hooded lug to the top, one extended and downturned lug to the bottom, together with an 18K pink gold curved clasp, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
21 mm. wide