На завтрашнем аукционе Антикворум в Женеве на торги будут выставлены уникальные (т.е. изготовленные под заказ конкретного клиента в Atelier Cabinotier) часы Американец 1921 в стандартном по размеру 40 мм, но выполненном из стали корпусе. В отличие от стандартного Американца, циферблат на этой модели смещен не по часовой стрелке, т.е. в сторону заводной головки, а против - в обратном направлении
Эстимейт часов - 40000-60000 CHF, стартовая цена 40000 CHF
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Description: VACHERON CONSTANTIN, AMERICAN 1921, LES CABINOTIERS, PIECE UNIQUE, STEEL An extremely fine and unique, manual-wind, stainless steel wristwatch. Model: Historique American 1921, Les Cabinotiers Reference: Ref. 8203 Numbers: Movement N. 5'215'390, Case N. 1'189'060 Caliber: 4400 Bracelet: Leather strap with Vacheron Constantin stainless steel buckle Dial, case and movement.
Dimensions: 40 mm.
Artist or Maker: Vacheron Constantin
Date: 2011
Notes: Property of a Swiss collector. Introduced exclusively for the American market in 1921, it was available in 2 versions, made according to the Vacheron archives, in only 12 pieces each (for a vintage example of this model sold at Antiquorum, see The Art of Vacheron Constantin, Lot 126, April 3rd, 2005) Relaunched by the firm in 2008, the reedition was an almost identical copy to the original apart from the case size being more adapted to their current clients demands. This watch was custom ordered by one of the firms very good customers and he wanted a unique piece made that would have two distinct features: the first would be the case made of stainless steel and the second was that the dial configuration would be tilted to have the twelve o clock indication to the left, rather than under the crown like the current production model. Truly a unique opportunity to acquire this custom Cabinotiers made American 1921.
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