Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 260
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN SAPPHIRE-SET PLATINUM DRESS WATCH Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 394420, case by Verger Frères, No. 7420. Made circa 1925. Very fine, elegant and rare, thin, Art Deco, platinum and sapphire keyless dress watch.
USD 2,700 - 3,400
CHF 2,400 - 2,900 / EUR 1,700 - 2,400
Sold: USD 4,500
C. Three-body, solid, polished, the case band and bow set with sapphires. D. Brushed silver with black Art Deco Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 15???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with eight adjustments, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, case punched with Verger Frères mark. Case and movement numbered. Diam. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-7** |
Good Oxidized Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-53-01 |
Very good Reprinted HANDS Original |