Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 251
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 439403, case No 276212, 1940's. Very rare and fine minute repeating 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, priviledged series limited to 30 pieces only, all sold in the 1940's.
HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000
CHF 180,000 - 220,000
Sold: HKD 860,750
C. massive, polished, drop shaped lugs. D. 'Champagne' with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Roman numerals. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 13 rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Repeater on gongs, winding by push-piece on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.
