Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 512
VACHERON CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETER ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Chronometer Royal, No. 355992, case No. 219974. Made circa 1912. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, keyless Chronometer pocket watch. Accompanied by a box.
HKD 20,000 - 27,000
USD 2,500 - 3,500 / CHF 2,300 - 3,000
Sold: HKD 30,000
Four-body, solid, demi-basine, polished, engine-turned case back centered by a cartouche with initials JBJ, hinged engrave gold cuvette. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gold spade hands. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |