Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 315
?Maltese Cross Markers? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 486944, case No. 314847. Made in the late 1940s. Fine and large, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,600 - 4,000 / USD 3,200 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. Two-body, polished, curved band, teardrop lugs. D. Two-tone matte silver with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals and Maltese cross markers, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 12 1/2''' P 453/3C, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swanneck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-32-01 |
Good Slightly restored HANDS Original |