Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 201
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Chronomètre Royal, No. 354930, case No. 218759. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, large, 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch chronometer.
USD 2,500 - 4,000
HKD 19,000 - 31,000 / CHF 2,400 - 3,800
Sold: USD 5,000
C. Four-body, bassine, polished with sunburst engraved case back with reserve clear for monogram. Hinged gold cuvette signed. D. White enamel with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minutes track, large subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dagger hands. M. Cal. 21???, frosted gilt, wolf ?s tooth winding, straightline 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: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-02 |
Good HANDS Service hands |