Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 14, 2006
LOT 235
?Art Deco Dress? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 396857, case No. 247168. Made in the 1930s. Very fine, keyless, 14K yellow gold and enamel, Art Deco dress watch.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 800 - 1,600
Sold: USD 1,652
C. Three-body, solid, with blue champlevé enamel bezels and bow, case back with vertical engine-turned pattern and monogrammed medallion, case band with chased decoration. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, concentric blue champlevé enamel ring, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "cathédrale" hands. M. Cal. 17''', maillechort, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 44mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11-50 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-8-01 |
Good Oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |