Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
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.
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 | |
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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 |