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Geneva, May 10, 2009

LOT 62

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Automatic?, movement No. 571045, case No. 403542, Ref. 6378Q. Made in 1965. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with date, and a linentextured white gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet.

CHF 8,000 - 14,000

USD 7,000 - 12,000 / EUR 5,300 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 12,000

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, linen-textured bezel and concave lugs, screwed-down case back. D. Satiné silver, sunburst, with applied lapidated white gold indexes and aperture for the gold-rimmed date. White gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. K1072, stamped with the Geneva Seal, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor segment with ruby roller bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 11.3 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original