Vacheron Constantin
Historiques American 1921 Hand-Wound 36.5mm 18-karat pink gold and alligator watch
Color: Rose gold
The story of Vacheron Constantin's 'Historiques American' watch dates back to 1921, when the house created a limited-edition model for US motorists with a 45-degree tilted dial - the idea was to improve legibility while the wearer's hand was rested on the steering wheel. True to its roaring '20s roots, this alligator-strapped timepiece features an 18-karat pink gold cushion case with a uniquely tipped crown and Art Deco-inspired Arabic numerals. The manual movement is just as considered - it's painstakingly decorated with Côtes de Genève, perlage and chamfering, and marked with a Geneva Seal.
Wear it with: LVIR Dress.
This item's measurements are:
- Circumference: 18cm / 7.2in
- Min. Circumference: 15cm / 5.9in
- Pendant Length: 3cm / 1.4in
- Pendant Width: 3cm / 1.4in
- Width of Face: 3cm / 1.4in
- Width of Strap: 2cm / 0.8in
Movement
- Swiss-made calibre 4400 hand-wound movement with 65-hour power reserve
- 21 jewels, 28,800 Vph
Functions
- Hour and minute hands, seconds sub-dial
Dial
- Silvered dial
- Gray hour, minute and second hands, black Arabic numerals and markers
Case
- 18-karat pink gold case
- Crown for time adjustments and manual winding
- Sapphire glass crystal
- Exhibition case back
- Ardillon buckle-fastening red alligator strap
Specifications
- Case diameter: 36.5mm; case thickness: 7.41mm
- Water resistance: 3 bar
- Comes in a presentation box
- Alligator: USA
- This piece has been certified in accordance with the Hallmarking Act 1973
- NET-A-PORTER is a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council
- Reference number: 1100S/000R-B430
- Manufactured in Switzerland
Returns or Exchanges
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