Dial case and movement signed. DIM. 25 x 41 mm. THICKNESS 9.5 mm. Ref. 4984 is considered by collectors to be one of the most desirable rectangular wristwatches. At the time the two major Genevan watchmaking companies being quite competitive and attentive to the evolution of the market they often produced similar models. The present reference bears a striking resemblance to Patek Philippes Ref. 1588. Both watches were commercial successes and reflect the influence automobile design had for the designers of the period. The present watch was previously sold by Antiquorum Geneva "The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Constantin" May 3 2005 lot 219.