Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001
LOT 103
Chronometre RoyalVacheron & Constantin, Genève, circa 1910.Fine, 18K gold, keyless, lever chronometer pocket watch.
USD 2,200 - 2,800
C. four-body, "bassine", engine-turned back, polished band and bezel, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 47.8 mm ø (22'''), gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
These movements were fitted in deck watches, often in silver cases and mahogany boxes, and sometimes in large gold cases like this one.