Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 240
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL SHIPS CLOCK Vacheron & Constantin, Chronomètre Royal, Genève, No. 368588. Made circa 1930. A very rare and unusual helm-shaped, brass desk clock on a wooden mount.
HKD 20,000 - 30,000
USD 2,600 - 4,000 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: HKD 47,500
C. Circular brass shaped as a helm, the top handle used as the winder, held in the wooden base by 2 screws. D. Chocolate with painted gold Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, gold epée hands. M. Cal. 20???, frosted gilt, 8 jewels? wolf-tooth winding, bimetallic compensation balance, swan neck micrometric regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 11.5 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |