Vacheron Constantin A yellow gold open faced quarter repeating chronograph watch, Circa 1890

A yellow gold open faced quarter repeating chronograph watch, Circa 1890

Dial: enamel, Breguet numerals
Caliber: mechanical
Movement number: 324’959
Case: 18k yellow gold, signed cuvette, monogrammed hinged case back
Case number: 197’238
Size: 53 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no

Condition Report:
Case: Case in overall good condition with light surface wear throughout. Signs of light previous polish in our view. Case back with monogram “JDR.” Monogram is softened, especially near the outermost perimeter. Small indentations throughout the top of the bow. Case band with some visible wear near 10-11 o’clock. Very small chip to the outermost edge of the crystal glazing at 12 o’clock

Dial: Enamel dial intact. Light dust and wear throughout. Some discoloration and debris to the outermost perimeter of the sunken subsidiary dial. The hands with patina and signs of wear especially to the center arbor.

Movement: Quarters repeating in phase. Chronograph operating. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.