Vacheron & Constantin Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron & Constantin pocket watch, identified by movement number 183783, dates to approximately 1900. It is a keyless, quarter-repeating timekeeper housed in an 18K gold four-body case of the "bassine et filets" type with a polished finish and a hinged gold cuvette.
The white enamel dial features radial Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and 24-hour markers, complemented by gold spade hands and a recessed subsidiary seconds dial. The watch is powered by a 29-jewel frosted gilt movement featuring wolf's tooth winding, a calibrated straight-line lever escapement, and a cut-bimetallic compensation balance equipped with both gold and platinum adjustment screws. Regulation is handled by a blued steel Breguet balance spring and a swan-neck micrometer regulator.
The quarter-repeating mechanism is activated by a slide integrated into the case band. The dial, cuvette, and movement are signed by the maker, and the case is numbered.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Repeating watch
- Maker
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Case Type
- Bassine et filets, four-body, 18K gold
- Dial Features
- Radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, 24-hour markers
- Serial Number
- 183783
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Balance Assembly
- Cut-bimetallic with gold and platinum screws
- Movement Details
- 29 jewels, frosted gilt, wolf's tooth winding
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Repeating Mechanism
- Quarter-repeating activated by a slide
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is enclosed in a four-body 18K gold case, designated by the source as "bassine et filets." The exterior features a polished finish, and the construction includes a hinged gold cuvette covering the movement. A slide is positioned on the band of the case to engage the repeating mechanism, which strikes the time on gongs. The white enamel dial is marked with radial Roman numerals for the primary time display, accompanied by an outer minute track. Distinctive 24-hour markers are positioned around the dial, and a sunk subsidiary seconds dial is located at the bottom. Gold spade hands provide time indication, and the dial is signed by Vacheron & Constantin.
- Visible features
- • Case features a slide on the band for the repeating mechanism • Dial displays both 12-hour Roman numerals and 24-hour markers • Movement utilizes wolf's tooth winding • Case is of a four-body construction with polished surfaces
- Movement and Escapement
- The movement measures 19''' and is finished in frosted gilt. It contains 29 jewels and incorporates wolf's tooth winding. The timekeeping is managed by a calibrated straight-line lever escapement paired with a cut-bimetallic compensation balance. This balance incorporates both gold and platinum screws for temperature and meantime adjustment. Regulation is achieved via a blued steel Breguet balance spring in conjunction with a swan-neck micrometer regulator. The movement is signed and appears to be in a condition where the auction house suggests a professional overhaul to ensure optimal function.
- Signatures and Condition
- The watch is signed by the manufacturer on the dial, the internal cuvette, and the main plate of the movement. The case bears its own serial number, which corresponds to the records identifying the piece as being made circa 1900. The auction description provides a grading system for the watch, assigning the case a grade of 3 and the movement a grade of 2*. The dial is assessed at grade 2-01.
Identification
- Serial number
- 183783
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction description indicates that an overhaul is recommended
- Research required: The exact gold content of the balance adjustment screws is derived from the auction description