Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 452
Vacheron & Constantin, "Chronometre Royal", Genève, No. 338613, case No. 207760, made in November 1906.Fine large18K gold keyless chronometre.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,700 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Four-body, massive, "bassine", engine-turned back, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 48 mm. (21"'), gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Chronomètre RoyalThe trademark for the Chronomètre Royal was registered in 1907. This series of watches was made for the South American Market (especially Argentina). Generally their movements were of high quality, from 11"" to 22"", with 18 jewels, a gold screwed setting on the central wheel, an endstone for the escapement wheel and a sapphire endstone for the balance-wheel. They bore Breguet balance spring and "swan-neck" micrometer regulator.