Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 07, 2011

LOT 444

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN REF. 4591 YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 485725, case No. 352420, Ref. 4591. Made circa 1950. Very fine and rare, rectangular, flared, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, on the sides central overhanging elements, rounded lugs, 3-facet domed crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Roman XII, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 435/3C, tonneau, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 38 mm. Thickness 9.5 mm.