Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 453
Vacheron & Constantin, "Chronometre Royal", Genève, No. 346403, case No. 212112, made in 1909.Fine large 18K gold keyless chronometre.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,700 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 5,290
C. Four-body, massive, "bassine", engine-turned back with "sunburst" pattern, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 48 mm. (21""), gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring with a "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 57 mm.
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Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |