Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 515504, case No 315245, 1950's. Extremely fine and rare centre second 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. polychrome 'cloisonné' enamel, representing the map of the Arabian Peninsula, at the centre the compass card, with applied gold 'bâton' indexes. ' Bâton' gold hands. M. 12 rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.