Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 459
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 456252, case No. 306110, made in 1947.Very fine and rare aluminum keyless dress watch.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,700 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 5,175
C. Three-body, "bassine", polished and matted. D. Matte aluminum with applied polished aluminum Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminum "Breguet" hands. M. 36.5 mm. (17'''), aluminum, 439/6 caliber, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
The total weight of this watch is 20 grams. Watches such as this one were produced in very limited numbers beginning in the late 1930's. For an almost identical example see Antiquorum, October 14, 2001, lot 673.