VACHERON CONSTANTIN ( HISTORICAL CLASSIC / CAWHORN - YELLOW GOLD RE. 92239 ), circa 1998 Classic Art Deco style flat watch in 18K yellow gold (750 thousandths) with gadrooned bezel, cow horn handles and clipped back (hallmarked, numbered and signed Vacheron Constantin). Silvered dial with arrow markers and applied Arabic numerals, small second hand at 6 o'clock and yellow gold baton hands. Strap V. Constantin crocodile strap (Crocodylia spp. CITES appendix II B) with gold-plated pin buckle. Movement: Mechanical winding calibre signed V.CONSTANTIN / 1014/1 Swiss. Diameter: 34 mm. Condition: Very good (V. Constantin case) (Gross weight 41.11 g).

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