Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 90
VACHERON CONSTANTIN INDIRECT CENTER SECONDS YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 385629, case No. 216765. Made for the American market, circa 1920. Very fine, indirect center-seconds, 14K yellow gold, keyless dress watch. Accompanied by a period Vacheron & Constantin box.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 20,000 - 36,000 / USD 2,600 - 4,700
Sold: CHF 3,125
Four-body, "demi-bassine", polished, curved bezel, semi-concealed hinge. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track with fifths of a second divisions and Arabic five-minute numerals. Black Breguet hands. 16 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, wolf 's tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with timing screws, 8 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |