Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 147
VACHERON CONSTANTIN FLAME LUGS YELLOW GOLD Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 441938, case No. 307504. Made circa 1948. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with flame lugs. Accompanied by an original Vacheron Constantin coffin box.
HKD 20,000 - 35,000
USD 2,500 - 4,500 / EUR 2,000 - 3,400
Sold: HKD 27,500
C. Two-body, polished, flame-shaped lugs, flat crystal. D. Black with applied baton and Roman indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 435/3C tonneau, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 40 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-51-01 |
Good Partially reprinted HANDS Original |