Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 243
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 384692, case No. 242268. Made circa 1918. Very fine and rare, large, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket watch.
HKD 16,000 - 23,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,300
Sold: HKD 21,250
C. Four-body, bassine, polished with engine turned case back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver with bold upright Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blue steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 18???, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-10-1 |
Good Slightly scratched Patinated As new |