VACHERON CONSTANTIN. RARE MONTRE BRACELET EN OR JAUNE 18K (750) A CADRAN SQUELETTE MOUVEMENT MECANIQUE VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A RARE AND UNUSUAL 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH Date: Circa 1980 Movement: 17-jewel Cal.1003/1 manual wind, adjusted to 5 positions, Seal of Geneva, No.739668 Dial: Partially skeletonized, outer brushed champagne chapter ring with black baton hour markers, black pointed baton hands Case: Brushed and polished round, snap on back with view of skeletonized movement, No.571489 Strap/Bracelet: Black Vacheron Constantin alligator leather Buckle/Clasp: 18K gold buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 30mm - Weight: 20,40gr Footnotes: One of the highlights of watch manufacture is championing the movement of the watch of which there is no better way to do this than skeletonising the plates to reveal as much of the workings as possible. Vacheron Constantin have continued this art form from their pocket watches to the present day. Using the same techniques and the skills of Masters Watchmaker, Chamferer and Engraver to produce the present example. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Movement: Runs when wound Dial: Overall good, some light marks visible when viewed under a loupe Hands: Good Glass: Overall good Case: Light surface scratches throughout, patches of tarnishing in places, minor nick to bezel at 9 Strap/Bracelet: Lightly worn Buckle/Clasp: Surface scratches consistent with wear, tarnishing in places We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts. Please note as the strap of this lot falls under CITEs restrictions we will be unable to ship the strap outside of the EU. The successful buyer is welcome to collect the strap from our salerooms.