Important watches, wristwatches & clocks
New York, Dec 07, 1988
LOT 97
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463943, 1940's. Very fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with moon phases and triple date.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
C. massive, polished, concave bezel, drop shaped lugs. (Later case made by Vacheron & Constantin.) D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, concentric graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring adjusted to temperature, micrometer regulator, antishock system. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.
