Superb watch Vacheron Bracelet Constantin American 1921 in pink gold on crocodile bracelet with Ardillon loop in signed pink gold. Cushion case, sapphire background. Rose gold winding crown. Decentrate silver dial with painted Arabic figures., Small face at 3 o'clock. Mechanical movement caliber 4400s, Punch de Genève. Diameter :: 40 mm. Ecrin and original papers.
Founded in 1755 in Geneva, Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest and prestigious watchmaking houses in the world. With more than 260 years of uninterrupted history, she embodies excellence and innovation in the art of luxury watchmaking. Since its inception, the brand has been able to combine tradition and modernity, by perpetuating an exceptional craft know-how while pushing the limits of mechanical precision. Its emblematic collections, such as Patrimony, Traditional, or Overseas, reflect a diversity of styles, ranging from the more contemporary refined classic.
Born from the desire to highlight the richness of the heritage of Vacheron Constantin, the line "The historical" aims to revive emblematic models of the brand's mind and know-how through the contemporary reinterpretations of these legendary pieces. To celebrate the 100 years of the American 1921 watch, Vacheron Constantin plunged into its archives and its watchmaking know-how to design again and identically the emblematic piece of the time.
The American 1921 is an emblematic watch, both for its quirky design and its exceptional movement. Inspired by a 1920s model designed for the American market, it is distinguished by its tilted dial and its art deco aesthetics.
The heart of the Vacheron Constantin American 1921 is the caliber 4400 AS, a mechanical movement with manual reassembly developed and made internally by Vacheron Constantin. This movement testifies to the traditional know-how of the house, while being at the forefront of watchmaking innovation. The 4400 AS movement is distinguished by its simplicity of architecture, thus guaranteeing great durability, it is designed to minimize friction and maximize the longevity of the mechanism.
