Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 191
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Chronomètre Royal, No. 368077, case No. 228822. Made in 1918. Very fine and rare, large, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket lever chronometer. Accompanied by a fitted wooden box.
USD 5,500 - 6,500
HKD 43,000 - 50,000 / CHF 5,200 - 6,200
Sold: USD 6,875
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, sunray engine-turned case back centered by a crest with engraved initials. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds dial. Gold spade hands. M. Cal. 21??? 2 PRC, frosted gilt, 18 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. DIAM. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |