A Vacheron & Constantin aluminium open-face pocket watch reference: 4348, featuring a Swiss-made keyless aluminium movement in an aluminium case measuring 45mm with a white dial featuring aluminium hands and numbers, accompanied with a third-party Albert chain in base metal. The watch comes with a fitted case and original manual.
Engraving: "Presented to George Evans by Aluminium Goods Company in recognition of 25 years of loyal service 1928"
Model: 4343
Serial: 497514
Calibre: 439/7
The 4348 was made bespoke for Aluminium Goods Limited and gifted to employees for 25 years of service.
Creating a watch out of aluminium was a feat in itself not only is the watch rigid and durable its incredibly light with a weight of approximately 21 grams
Sold for £1,400
Condition Report
The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have not been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.
Surface wear is consistent with age both on the case and glass
No major dents or cracks in the glass.
A Vacheron & Constantin aluminium open-face pocket watch reference: 4348, featuring a Swiss-made keyless aluminium movement in an aluminium case measuring 45mm with a white dial featuring aluminium hands and numbers, accompanied with a third-party Albert chain in base metal. The watch comes with a fitted case and original manual.
Engraving: "Presented to George Evans by Aluminium Goods Company in recognition of 25 years of loyal service 1928"
Model: 4343
Serial: 497514
Calibre: 439/7
The 4348 was made bespoke for Aluminium Goods Limited and gifted to employees for 25 years of service.
Creating a watch out of aluminium was a feat in itself not only is the watch rigid and durable its incredibly light with a weight of approximately 21 grams