Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 367
VACHERON CONSTANTIN/ VERGER FRERES PLATINUM SAPPHIRE TRAVEL WATCH Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, retailed by Tiffany & Co., movement No. 409869, case by Verger Frères, No. 11434. Made in the 1930s. Very fine, keyless, platinum and sapphire Art Deco, ?montre de sac à volets? purse and desk watch.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 25,000 - 41,000 / USD 3,200 - 5,400
Sold: CHF 3,750
C. Rectangular, the body and shutters decorated with initials and dedicated inscription within, sapphire pushers opening the shutters revealing the dial and hinged inner case. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold ?cubiste? numerals, outer minute track. White gold cathedral hands. M. Cal. 9???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 5 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. DIM. 40 x 31 mm. THICKNESS 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-53-01 |
Good Slightly scratched Reprinted HANDS Original |