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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

thanks for sharing [nt]

 
 By: playtime : April 29th, 2011-05:01
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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 Dean. Very interesting research and great pictures

 
 By: timerider : May 1st, 2011-13:36
for us to enjoy. Hope the weather is getting a bit warmer for you these days. Best to all, Tim

Thanks for posting.

 
 By: Davo : April 30th, 2011-01:10
Very interesting story behind that unique looking piece.

Superb post, tick talk. Never saw this watch before, nor heard about it.

 
 By: amanico : May 3rd, 2011-20:34
Thanks for the education, and for the very interesting historical reading. To answer your question, yes, it would be great to have a Minute Repeater in such a watch! Best, Nicolas.

Thanks for the fascinating tale. [nt]

 
 By: SJX : May 10th, 2011-21:33
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