Vacheron & Constantin Skeleton Pocket Watch Movement 1904
For your attention I give the description of the product. Vacheron Constantin - Swiss watch brand , which was founded by Jean -Marc Vacheron in 1755 in Geneva. Jean-Marc opened there his own watchmaker. In 1785, the family business passed to his son Jean-Marc - Abraham. In 1810, the company was headed by the great-grandson of the founder - Jacques Barthelemy Vacheron. In 1819, the company joins businessman Francois Constantin , that his name was included in the brand name. In a short time he was able to significantly improve the company's business. In 1839 Vacheron Constantin came mechanics genius Georges August Leshot who developed complex mechanisms and established mass production of prestige watches. It Lesho invented devices - machines allow to produce identical with absolute precision parts for clockwork in quantities unimaginable with manual production. In 1862, Vacheron & Constantin became a member of the association studies of non-magnetic materials. In 1885 the company created the first anti-magnetic watch , based on materials that can withstand magnetic fields. In the 1870s , stood at the head of the Geneva banker Philippe Auguste Weiss, is with him in 1880, the brand becomes a symbol of the Maltese cross. In 1887 the company was reorganized into a corporation. In the same year for outstanding achievement , she was awarded a gold medal at the Swiss National Exhibition in Geneva. During the Great Depression, the company found itself in a difficult situation , but hope for a brighter future breathed new manager - Charles Constantine. He became head of the company in 1936 and it was the first time since 1850 , when a representative of the family was appointed president Constantine Vacheron & a mp; Constantin. In 1935, the company has patented chronometer for registration sporting events. In the 1940s and 50s began producing extra- time mechanisms , creating the 200th anniversary of the factory (1955) mechanism of a thickness of only 1.64 mm.
In 1996 the company was acquired by Richemont Group. Adjustments movement made by Vacheron & Constantin Geneve.
Adjustments - means that the movement has been corrected to various errors (heat, cold, isochronism and 5 different positions) and is a characteristic of a chronometer movement. Ompensating balance wheel, counter poised lever, blued breguet hairspring, ruby endstone on balance, "swan neck" micrometric regulator and steel escape wheel. The plates are super clean and the have only the finest workmanship throughout. Working very well, overall condition is very clean. This beautiful watch has the original movement in excellent status.
The watch has been very well preserved. Movement has been recently serviced to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time. Dates it to the year 19. Designed specially for this movement.
It runs well and keeps correct time. I guarantee you complete satisfaction with all my high quality products. NO OTHER REASON FOR RETURNING EXCEPT THE ABOVE MENTIONED IS CONSIDERED! The item should come to the above address within 30 days after you received it.
After 30 days we will no longer be responsible and the item won't be taken back! Item for returning must have the original tags and packing, otherwise it won't be accepted. Please, before the offer of the price closely examine photos. All pictures are actual, you receive what you see!
I look forward to trading positive feedbacks! The item "VACHERON & CONSTANTIN SKELETON POCKET WATCH MOVEMENT 1904" is in sale since Wednesday, August 1, 2018. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches". The seller is "ussr-watch" and is located in KHARKIV, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Gender: Men's
- Model: SKELETON
- Case Color: Gray
- Style: Luxury
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
- Band Material: Faux Leather
- Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920
- Water Resistance Rating: Not Water Resistant
- Features: Skeleton
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Band Color: Black
- Brand: Vacheron Constantin
- Serial Number: 287718