Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010

LOT 296

Vacheron Constantin Platinum Jubilee 240 Vacheron Constantin, Genève, "Jubilee 240", case No. 672231, Ref. 47240/J. Made in 1995 to commemorate the 240th anniversary of Vacheron & Constantin. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with 40-hour power reserve, date and a Vacheron Constantin 18K white gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin fitted box.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

USD 10,000 - 13,000 / EUR 8,000 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 90,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, fluted curved teardrop lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with applied white gold radial Roman numerals and pyramid index, subsidiary dials for the seconds at 6 and the days of the month at 2, sector for the up-and-down indication at 10. White gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 1127, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 45 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm. From the Collection of a Swiss Gentleman

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original