Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 75
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN HOODED LUGS YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 472853, case No. 802974. Made in 1946. Very fine and elegant, rectangular curved, 14K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900
Two-body, solid, polished, tubular hooded lugs, domed crystal. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold bâton hands. Cal. 435/3C, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-28 |
Good Replacements |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |