Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 288
VACHERON - PINK GOLD - FLUTED TEARDROP LUGS Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 448932, case No. 285978. Made in the 1940's. Fine and rare, square, thin, 18K pink gold wristwatch.
USD 5,500 - 7,500
CHF 4,200 - 5,800 / EUR 3,800 - 5,200
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, fl uted teardrop lugs, case back engraved outside: Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y. 8815. D. Champagne with applied pink gold Roman numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 458, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 38 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-8** |
Good Slightly scratched Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |