Vacheron & Constantin, Fine And Very Rare "Ostrich Feathers"...

Vacheron & Constantin, Fine And Very Rare "Ostrich Feathers" Gold Watch With Ornate Dial And Special Movement, circa 1923 Case: 45 mm, 18k yellow gold, rim and bow engraved and chased, brushed finish to the back that opens like a hunter's case with lift and catch springs, inner exhibition bezel and crystal, No. 245648 Dial: silvered, black enameled Breguet numerals and minute track in an ornate band engraved in "tremblage", subsidiary seconds, central micro-engraved "ostrich feathers" motif, , blued steel open cathedral hands Movement: No. 389236, rhodium finish, fully chased and engraved with ostrich feathers, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, 18 jewels, bi-metallic compensated Breguet balance, eight adjustments Signed: Vacheron & Constantin Geneve, 61.7 grams gross weight Provenance - Antiquorum, Geneva April 3, 2005 "The Quarter Millenium of Vacheron Constantin", Lot 178. Lot is accompanied by the Quarter Millenium special Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin

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Condition Report: Type: Vacheron & Constantin, Fine And Very Rare "Ostrich Feathers" Gold Watch With Ornate Dial And Special Movement, circa 1923Dial: silvered, black enameled Breguet numerals and minute track in an ornate band engraved in "tremblage", subsidiary seconds, central micro-engraved "ostrich feathers" motif, Hands: blued steel open cathedral handsMetal: 18k yellow goldGram Weight: 61.7 grams gross weightCase: #No. 245648Case Info: rim and bow engraved and chased, brushed finish to the back that opens like a hunter's case with lift and catch springs, inner exhibition bezel and crystalCase Width: 45 mmCrystal: glassWatch Movement: No. 389236, rhodium finish, fully chased and engraved with ostrich feathers, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, 18 jewels, bi-metallic compensated Breguet balance, eight adjustmentsCondition: This timepiece presents in exceptional, choice condition. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.