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Vacheron Constantin. A silver openface single button chronograph keyless lever watch

SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENEVE, MADE FOR THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U.S.A., NO. 1225, MOVEMENT NO. 382221, CASE NO. 235858, CIRCA 1920

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Vacheron Constantin. A silver openface single button chronograph keyless lever watch
Signed Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, made for the Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., No. 1225, movement no. 382221, case no. 235858, circa 1920
With gilt-finished lever movement, 20 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, silver cuvette, the white enamel dial with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, the circular case with engraved inscription Corps of Engineers U.S.A. to the hinged back, chronograph button in the crown, case, dial and movement signed
45mm diam

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Lot Essay

Over the years, the US Army Corps of Engineers worked with many watch companies in America and Europe to develop precision time keepers to help with their highly technical work. The present lot is a good example of the important relationship between the Corps and Vacheron & Constantin.

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