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Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 316
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 491835, case No. 325466. Made circa 1950. Fine, indirect center seconds, oversized 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,600 - 4,000 / USD 3,200 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silvered, engine-turned with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer dot minute markers. Yellow gold ?baton? hands. M. Cal. P454/5B, 12''', rhodium plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |