Exceptional Vacheron Constantin Art-deco period 1920-1925, paltinium (950), white gold 18 carats and diamonds

VACHERON CONSTANTIN - Very rare Art Deco jewellery watch in paltinium, gold and diamonds. - Circa 1920-1925.

Case in paltinium (950), set with diamonds rose-cut - Bracelet/link white gold 18K (750) and leather.

The watch comes in a rare authentic Vacheron Constantin case from the early 1950s.

A true Art Deco masterpiece by Vacheron Constantin.

A rare testament to the jewellery and watchmaking expertise of the interwar period, this 1920-1925 Vacheron Constantin watch illustrates the sophistication of the Art Deco aesthetic.

Made in solid paltinium (950), it embodies the meeting of Geneva's haute horlogerie and exceptional jewelry.

The rectangular case, with cut angles and triangular lugs, is centered on a plate of frosted colorless glass, an extremely rare work of glassmaking that is virtually impossible to reproduce today. Around it, two lines of small diamonds rose-cut, pearl-grain-set stones underline the geometric purity of the design.

Details & features

Case Case: paltinium 950, rectangular with cut angles, triangular lugs. Dimensions: 37 × 20 mm (with lugs).

Gross weight : 19,9 g

Dial Metallic gray, black-painted Arabic numerals and hour-markers.

Bracelet Dial: leather contemporary black, two sliders in white gold 750 paved with diamonds. Clasp and safety chain in white gold 750, eagle head hallmark. Wrist size: approx. 17 cm.

Movement Later Quartz, installed in the watch's history to ensure reliable operation and daily precision, without altering the original case.

Clipped caseback Signed and numbered 230611, Swiss hallmarks, with mascaron hallmark.

Clasp eagle head (white gold 750, France)

Recent work:

Replacement of a diamond (2025).

Battery changed and working perfectly (Au Cœur des Montres, Paris).

Ultrasonic cleaning and gentle sharpening (Atelier des Tocantes, Paris).

Visual inspection and expertise by the head watchmaker at the Vacheron Constantin boutique, Rue de la Paix, Paris. Confirmation of authenticity.

The watch is supplied in a period (1954) Vacheron Constantin case perfectly consistent with the jewel.

Specialist's comment

This watch is much more than an accessory: is a heritage treasure, witness to a golden age of Swiss watch and jewelry design. In the early 1920s, Vacheron Constantin established itself as one of the few manufacturers capable of combining the precision of a timepiece with the delicacy of an entirely hand-crafted paltinium jewel.

Every element - from the geometry of the case to the rose-cut diamonds settings - reflects the Maison's attention to detail and aesthetic perfection.

The frosted glass (crack at 10 o'clock) has been preserved, contributing to the historical authenticity of the whole, recalling the ingenuity of craftsmen from a bygone era.

This watch, more than a century old, is a wearable work of art, a rare testimony to a vanished savoir-faire, signed by a Maison that has embodied watchmaking excellence since 1755.

Highlights

Authentic Vacheron Constantin timepiece, Art Deco period (1920-1925).

Case in paltinium 950 and set with diamonds rose-cut diamonds.

Extremely rare and original frosted glass technique.

Bracelet and clasp in white gold 750, diamonds on sliders.

Functional and portable, thanks to a reliable quartz movement.

Recent work, multiple controls and vintage (1954) Vacheron case.

Remarkable condition for a watch over 100 years old.

A piece of art, a fragment of history

A symbol of refinement and Swiss craftsmanship, this Vacheron Constantin Art Deco watch is not just a timepiece: it's a jewel of history, an heirloom to be worn or passed on. Its rarity, elegance and provenance make it absolutely unique on the contemporary market.