Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013

LOT 188

VACHERON CONSTANTIN 222 JUMBO AUTOMATIC YELLOW GOLD Vacheron Constantin, Genève, "222", case No. 571198, Ref. 60001. Made in the 1980's. Very fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet and 18K yellow gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.

HKD 80,000 - 130,000

USD 10,300 - 16,000 / CHF 9,500 - 15,000

Sold: HKD 106,250

Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lobed bezel, Vacheron Constantin logo at 5. Screw down case back. Champagne with applied luminous yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute divisions, aperture for the date at 3. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 1121/1, rhodium-plated, 36 jewels, "fausse côtes" decorated, straight- line lever escapement, beryllium balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring. Gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed.


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Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-17-01

Good

Slightly spotted

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 37 x 45 mm. THICKNESS 7 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.