Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 370
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN AUTOMATIC YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Automatic, No. 505870, case No. 341716, Ref. 4870. Made in 1954. Very fine, large, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a 14K yellow gold buckle.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
HKD 23,000 - 31,000 / CHF 2,900 - 3,800
Sold: USD 4,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, concave lugs. D. Guilloche silver with applied yellow gold dart & pyramid indexes and Arabic 12. Yellow gold bâton hands. M. Cal. P499, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement ,monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-7-8 |
Good Oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-9* |
Good Scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |