Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 94
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 515504, case No 315245, 1950's. Extremely fine and rare centre second 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 75,000 - 100,000
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: HKD 69,000
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.
