Today's offering showcases this rare and very fine Art Deco Vacheron & Constantin ladies watch.

Built circa the first half of the 1920's, it combines exceptional quality with classic styling. Featuring an elegant cushion case and a timeless silver dial it showcases a wonderful Art Deco style with some subtleties carried over from Art Nouveau sensibilities.

Its beautiful original blue steel "Breguet moon" hands have aged to a deep purple tone visible at various angles...unfortunately the camera couldn't quite capture it.

The Art Deco period, with its love for geometrical design saw the creation of striking pieces by Vacheron & Constantin. These were mainly dress watches, although some were sports watches, as well as exotic and luxurious pieces. They also were often small by today's standards, keeping in step with the tastes of the time.

We are pleased to offer it with all of its original parts. It presents in beautiful restored condition, having just finished an expertly done year-long restoration.

Its 18K gold original case is excellent condition. It is scratch-free and has not been over polished. Its dial is bright and attractive, professionally restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America. And its very high grade movement is running.

One of our Master Watchmakers who worked on Vacheron & Constantin watches as an authorized watchmaker for the brand's own service center has serviced the watch (a $795 value). He has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont group's service department, a conglomerate that owns many of high-end brands including Vacheron & Constantin and Cartier.

For the finishing touch we have installed a brand new high quality leather strap designed for fixed lug watches making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

• Manufacturer: Vacheron & Constantin
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 396,528
• Year built: c. first half of the 1920's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes
• Designed for: Ladies
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case markings (inside): Vacheron & Constantin's case number 246,826, CRS, 18K, Hallmarks, numerous watchmaker's marks showing an extensive service history
• Case condition: Excellent condition. Scratch-free and not overly polished.
• Dimensions: 20mm diameter (excluding crown) by 23mm long lug-tip-to-tip
• Dial:  Silver, black painted Arabic indices, outer railroad minute track, signed Vacheron & Constantin, expertly restored
• Hands: Original, blue steel, "Breguet moons", aged to a deep purple
• Movement type:  Extremely high grade, Vacheron & Constantin, rhodium plated, manually wound, cut bimetallic compensation balance, index regulator
• Movement markings: Vacheron & Constantin with Maltese Cross, Geneve, 396,528
• Band: High quality leather strap designed for fixed lug watches, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Width of lugs for band: 12mm
• Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers who worked on Vacheron & Constantin watches as an authorized watchmaker for the brand's own service centre has serviced the watch (a $795 value). He has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont group's service department, a conglomerate that owns many of high-end brands including Vacheron & Constantin and Cartier. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Centre.
• Timing: Keeping time. Please do not expect perfect accuracy from a watch of this age.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide