The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 408
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 395715, case No. 257869, circa 1930.Fine, 18K gold, keyless chronograph pocket watch with 30-minute instantaneous register.
USD 2,800 - 3,600
Sold: USD 3,220
C. four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute and fifth-seconds divisions with five-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. 41 mm, 3/4-plate, frost gilt, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator, pin-set.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-5-6* |
Good Poor Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |