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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 413
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 368043, case No. 227707, circa 1910.Fine, 18K gold keyless lever chronometer watch.
USD 2,200 - 2,800
Sold: USD 2,300
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 (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 | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 |
Good |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
These types of movements were fitted in deck watches, often in silver cases and mahogany boxes, and sometimes in large gold cases like this one.