In the listing, the terms 'Custom' and 'Custom made' signify that the part(s) have been uniquely crafted and are not sourced from the Vacheron Constantin factory or associated with Vacheron Constantin.
◾️Watch Description:
Movement
Brand of the movement: Vacheron Constantin (for the American Bigelow, Kennard & Co)
Movement number: 2S 87897
Year of the movement: 1905
Caliber of the movement: - (Savonnette type movement)
Coating of the movement: yellow gold plating, black rhodium
Decoration of the movement: manual engraving and skeletonization
Power reserve: 32 hours
Number of ruby jewels: 16
Case
Dimensions: diameter 41.4 mm, thickness 13 mm
Material: 925 sterling silver
Type of case finishing: turning, final polishing, plating
Water resistance: none.
Precious stones:
Precious stones: no precious stones
Glass
Material of the glass:
Strap and buckle
Strap size: 22mm / 20mm, custom made for the project, handmade
Strap material: brown crocodile leather
Material of the clasp and grade: stainless steel, classic, silver metallic color
Dial:
Material of the dial: jewelry brass
Hour markers: Roman numerals 3, 6, 9, 12
Skeletonization: skeletonized center of the dial
Engraving: laser engraving, manual finishing
Coating: yellow and red gold plating, galvanic silver, black enamel.
Hands and screws
Hands: blued steel "Breguet" type
Screws: mirror polishing
Factory markings
Engraved on the central bridge: Bigelow, Kennard & Co; on the drum bridge: serial number 2S 87897.
Manual processes
Dial: galvanic processes, finishing after laser work and polishing, enamel
Movement: engraving and skeletonization, galvanic painting.
Case: turning, final polishing, plating
Strap: handmade
Complexity assessment
Project complexity: high
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