Tick Talk[Vacheron Moderator]
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Please enjoy these pics...
Apr 30, 2011,07:08 AM
This shutter watch was a design Koehn also manufactured for Cartier.
AFAIK they did not make any pieces for Vacheron & Constantin, but it would not surprise me to find otherwise. My photo files are full of very un-typical V&C marked movements that were used in unique complications or small runs.
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Ekegren's Hommage to the American 1921
By: Tick Talk : April 28th, 2011-08:02
In 1921, Vacheron & Constantin presented a new watch design which featured a cushion-shaped case where the dial and crown were rotated 45 degrees to the right. This daring piece became known by collectors as the “American” after its intended market. In 20...
Nice history lesson.....
By: WHL : April 28th, 2011-12:57
I applaud your research and second the idea of making a very special variant of the 1921 with a repeater movement. Bill
Thank you for this story
By: BluNotte : April 29th, 2011-19:21
I in particular love that last photo, because of the blued hairspring! Very nice! Stephen
Please enjoy these pics...
By: Tick Talk : April 30th, 2011-07:08
This shutter watch was a design Koehn also manufactured for Cartier. AFAIK they did not make any pieces for Vacheron & Constantin, but it would not surprise me to find otherwise. My photo files are full of very un-typical V&C marked movements that were us...
Thanks for posting.
By: Davo : April 30th, 2011-01:10
Very interesting story behind that unique looking piece.