336 . Van Cleef & Arpels , Vacheron Constantin and Verger Frères
A lady ’ s very fine and rare platinum and diamond-set bracelet watch with movement by Vacheron Constantin and case by Verger Frères
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Manufacturer Van Cleef & Arpels , Vacheron Constantin and Verger Frères Year 1924
Movement No . 397 ’ 867 Case No . 8135 Material Platinum and diamonds Calibre Mechanical , 18 jewels Bracelet / Strap Platinum and diamondset Van Cleef and Arpels bracelet , 146 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle Platinum and diamondset concealed folding clasp stamped 4006 Dimensions 8 mm . width Signed Case numbered , dial signed and movement signed Vacheron & Constantin
Estimate HKD 280,000-440,000 USD 35,000-55,000
Throughout the Art Deco period , Van Cleef and Arpels produced some of the very best jewellery time pieces for their esteemed clients , ranging from the Duchess of Windsor to Marjorie Merriweather Post .
The present watch , lavishly adorned with brilliant-cut and old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.80 carats in total , truly exemplifies Van Cleef and Arpels ' mastery in gem-setting . The hinges on the bracelet are fashioned so that the watch is flexible and moving fluidly with the wearerʼs hand . This masterpiece is furthermore embellished with geometric configurations on either side of the watch - a hallmark of the Art Deco period . Van Cleef and Arpels furthermore commissioned Vacheron and Constantin and Verger Frères to create the movement and case , which is another sign of quality and craftsmanship .