Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 445
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN YELLOW GOLD, FLUTED LUGS Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 449009, case No. 286006. Made in the 1940's. Very fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 3,500 - 5,500
CHF 3,000 - 4,800 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, fl uted lugs, rounded sides, faceted fl at-top crystal, case back engraved with initials: GHS JR. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and round indexes, concentric minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 458/1B, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-9* |
Good Scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |