Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 07, 2005

LOT 137

?Square? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 423117, case No. 263174. Made in the 1940s. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,200

Sold: USD 3,450

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, central lugs which opens via a hinge for easy changing of bracelet. D. Two-tone champagne with painted square indexes. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 X 24 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is one of the earliest watches produced which allowed the owner to easily change the bracelet, allowing a choice between several bracelets.