286 lots

LOT 201

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 468132, case No. 294678, Ref. 4219, completed in September 1946, sold on 14 March 1947 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 8"'-153 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 27 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 202

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 456544, case No. 280562, Ref. 4285, completed in May 1945, sold on 18 April 1947 to Argentina Store, Buenos-Aires. Very fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18 et gold snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, stepped hooded lugs set with 10 round diamonds, «bombé» crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 5 1/2"'- 448 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 51 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 195 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 3,105

LOT 203

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 511344, case No. 347016, Ref. 4260, completed in May 1955, sold on 20 June 1955 to Mr. Khadair Abdula Shebhab, Kuwait. Very fine and rare 18ct gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and a heavy gold bracelet «à mailles».

C. massive, polished, stepped cover set with 4 large diamonds, by pulling the side, the watch appears. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes. «Bâton» hands. M. 6 3/4"'-153, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 17 mm. Width of the bracelet: 25 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 204

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 471403, case No. 304309, Ref. 4688, completed in July 1950, sold on 6 November 1950 to Hora S.A., Sâo Paolo. Very fine and rare square, 18ct pink gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet «à petites mailles».

C. massive, polished, gold bezel «à petites mailles» set with 8 round diamonds, rounded fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 8"'-153 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 23 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 170 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 205

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441637, case No. 292738, Ref. 4000, completed in May 1947, sold on 22 July 1947 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, triangular lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 8"'-435 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very gond condition. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 4,200 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 206

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441638, case No. 292739, Ref. 4000, completed in May 1947, sold on 11 July 1947 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, triangular lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 8"'- 435 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 4,200 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 207

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441640, case No. 292741, completed in May 1947, sold on 11 July 1947 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, triangulai lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 8"'-435 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 4,200 - 4,800

LOT 208

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441008, case No. 279285, Ref. 4050, completed in December 1942, sold on 18 June 1943 to Mobiliare, Zurich. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 209

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441666, case No. 295532, Ref. 4034, completed in September 1946, sold on 8 December 1947 to US Army Exchange Office in Germany. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, pyramidal lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 8"'- 435 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 210

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441250, case No. 282560, Ref. 4073, completed in November 1943, sold on 29 November 1943 to Mr. Charles Hertig, Bienne. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 211

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441870 (originally 442036), case No. 306370, Ref. 4435, completed in February 1948, sold on 27 April 1948 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. black with painted indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 8--435 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 37 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 212

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 438611 (originally 490437), case No. 320317, Ref. 4600, completed in November 1950, sold on 29 January 1951 to Sarcar S.A., Geneva. Very fine and rare square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel graduated with enamel Arabic numerals, ogival lugs, table crystal. D. mat silver with painted indexes. «Alpha» gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 213

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 442646, (originally 488531), case No. 320966, Ref. 4544, completed in May 1951, sold on 26 November 1951 to Mr. Elbervo, Rio de Janeiro. Very fine and rare, «carré galbé», 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, skeleton bezel with annels. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 32 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 214

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 457948, case No. 307777, Ref. 4461, completed in July 1948, sold on 11 July 1949 to Mr. C. Sarzano, Turin. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and star indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-485 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 26,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 215

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463940, case No. 330962, Ref. 4623, completed in July 1952, sold on 16 June 1953 to Mr. J.L. Strauch, Montevideo. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-495 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 216

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 480508, case No. 373377, Ref. 4623, completed in March 1960, sold on 19 April 1960 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-495 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 217

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 484523, case No. 316208, Ref. 4066, completed in August 1949, sold on 31 August 1949 to Eucom Exchange System in Nuremberg. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-453, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

LOT 218

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 483770, case No. 313155, Ref. 4541, completed in December 1949, sold on 10 August 1950 to Mr. Damade. Very fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. two tore gold with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 9"'- 458 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 219

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 475328, case No. 313422, Ref. 4218, completed in February 1949, sold on 25 February 1949 to Mr. C. Sarzano, Turin. Fine, centre second, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals.»Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2-- 454, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

LOT 220

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 488345, case No. 323023, Ref. 4723, completed in May 1951, sold on 27 June 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine and unusual 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, half-moon shaped lugs. D. satined and «guilloché» gold with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-458, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

LOT 221

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 478613, case No. 317652, Ref. 4071, completed in October 1949, sold on 5 July 1950 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1 /2"'- 453 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 222

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 484387, case No. 312081, Ref. 4523, completed in April 1949, sold on 26 September 1949 to Mr. E. Leicht Mayer, Lucerne. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging fluted lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 12 1/2"'- 453 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 223

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 488248, case No. 322312, Ref. 4486, completed in March 1951, sold on 23 May 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lugs, dedicated back. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'- 458 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 224

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 495635, case No. 337777, Ref. 4774, completed in February 1953, sold on 10 June 1953 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine, centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, curly fluted lugs, dedicated back. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numeral. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-454 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,800 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 225

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 500235, case No. 342261, Ref. 4999, completed in July 1953, sold on lst February 1954 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, triangular lugs, dedicated back. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2--453 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 226

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 412575, case No. 262357, completed in May 1937. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless dress watch with split seconds chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished with concealed hinge. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "bâtons" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece on the winding crown, split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,280

LOT 227

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 466826, case No. 346033, Ref. 6087, completed in December 1954, sold on 12 February 1955 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Extremely fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, dust protecting cap, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 13"'- 492 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 55,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 228

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 488262, case No. 323291, Ref. 4742, completed in February 1951, sold on 29 May 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine «carré galbé», 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, straight lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 9"'- 458 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 41 mm.

CHF 4,800 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 229

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 504244, case No. 330620, Ref. 4542, completed in November 1952, sold on 13 May 1953 to Mrs. Lylia Shapiro Zalk, Duluth, USA. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-458 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures self-compensating flat balance-s ring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 33 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 230

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 489491, case No. 319574, Ref. 4539, completed in July 1950, sold on 5 October 1950 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine, centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. «guilloché» mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-454 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,600 - 5,000

LOT 231

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 493177, case No. 323495, Ref. 4713, completed in May 1951, sold on 11 July 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging fancy lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 12 1/2"'-453 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 232

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 500289, case No. 337398, Ref. 4073, completed in December 1952, sold on 7 September 1953 to Sarcar S.A., Geneva. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied fancy gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'- 453 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,400 - 3,800

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 233

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 436573, case No. 328626, Ref. 4237, completed in October 1951, sold on 22 April 1952 to Eucom Exchange System, Nuremberg. Very fine tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, «bombé» crystal. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 9"'-457 «carré galbé», rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 36 nun.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 234

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 438320 (originally 476757), case No. 310866, Ref. 4369, completed in August 1948, sold on 16 November 1948 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bevelled teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-458 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 38 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 235

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 436617, case No. 328663, Ref. 4238, completed in January 1952, sold on 10 October 1957 to Mr. G.A. Menasee, La Havane. Very fine tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-457. «carré galbé» rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 36 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 236

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 431665, case No. 285939, Ref. 4330, completed in November 1944, sold on 16 November 1945 to Mr. Z. Saatman, Istanbul. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold fancy indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 8"' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 40 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 237

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 495218, case No. 336816, Ref. 4733, completed in January 1953, sold on 9 April 1953 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine, centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging half-moon shaped lugs. D. fancy «guilloché» mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 12 1/2"'- 454 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 238

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 473163, case No. 323649, Ref. 4740, completed in January 1952, sold on 19 March 1952 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine and rare rectangular, «pagoda» shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, «bombé» crystal. D. «guilloché» mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 8"'-435 tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 239

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 473115, case No. 322030, Ref. 4739, completed in April 1951, sold on 5 September 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, ear-shaped lapidated lugs, dedicated back. D. «guilloché» mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 8"'-435 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 36 nun.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 240

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 490945, case No. 320530, Ref. 4538, completed in September 1950, sold on 7 March 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine, centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging fancy lugs. D. «guilloché» mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals.»Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2" '-454 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 241

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 489296, case No. 317615, Ref. 4526, completed in January 1950, sold on 13 April 1950 to Sarcar S.A., Geneva. Very fine, centre second, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-454, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 242

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 462563, case No. 311449, Ref. 4310, completed in October 1948, sold on 9 December 1948 to Meister & Co., Rio de Janeiro. Fine and rare, centre second, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, dust protecting cap. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 9--466, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 243

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 512290, case No. 341256, Ref. 4624, completed in September 1953, sold on 24 February 1954 to Sarcar S.A., Geneva. Very fine large 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic mimerais + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-453, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 244

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 485508, case No. 334122, Ref. 4775, completed in August 1952, sold on 11 May 1953 to Sarcar S.A., Geneva. Very fine and extremely rare rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 8"-435, tonneau, rhodiumed,"fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 40 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 245

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 481452, case No. 321953, Ref. 4695, completed in January 1951, sold on 14 March 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine and extremely rare square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging, oval fluted lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-458 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 26,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 246

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 488003, case No. 321956, Ref. 4695, completed in January 1951, sold on 5 February 1952 to Mr. Westminter, La Paz, Bolivia. Very fine and extremely rare square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging, oval fluted lugs. D. two-tone silver representing the "Croix de Malte" with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9--458 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 26,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 247

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 474369, case No. 318053, Ref. 4518, completed in April 1950, sold on 7 August 1950 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2--453 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 248

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 494617, case No. 321030, Ref. 4657, completed in November 1950, sold on 21 February 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine, centre second, self-winding, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic mnérals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12--477 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor à «butoirs». Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mn-1.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 249

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 501247, case No. 335990, Ref. 4657, completed in November 1952, sold on 25 November 1955 to Mr. L. Pasqualini, Buenos-Aires. Very fine, centre second, self-winding, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. «guilloché» silver and gold with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 12"'-477 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor à «butoirs». Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 250

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 491018, case No. 322064, Ref. 4738, completed in January 1951, sold on 28 March 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine, centre second, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2--454 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 251

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 494688, case No. 321062, Ref. 4657, completed in December 1950, sold on 28 November 1951 to Sarcar S.A, Geneva. Very fine, centre second, self-winding, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. «guilloche» gold with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12--477 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor à «butoirs». Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 nun.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 252

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 499735, case No. 330528, Ref. 4518, completed in December 1952, sold on 15 April 1953 to Mr. R. S. Grassy, Madrid. Very fine square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-454 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 253

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 376894, case No. 342085, Ref. 4764, completed in August 1953, sold on 18 December 1953 to Chronomes St., Mexico. Extremely rare and very fine, large, astromomic, «carré galbé», 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2- gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 43 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 42,550

LOT 254

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463729, case No. 324177, Ref. 4764, completed in December 1951, sold on 17 March 1955 to Mr. Purkhardt, Walton on Thames, England. Extremely rare and very fine, large, astromomic, «carré galbé», 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-495 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 43 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 255

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, «Automatic», No. 501848, case No. 342091, Ref. 4737, completed in August 1953, sold on 18 December 1953 to Chronomes St., Mexico. Extremely rare and very fine, large, «carré galbé», centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold fancy indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12"'-477 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor à «butoirs». Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 43 non.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 256

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, «Automatic» No. 527714, case No. 356526, Ref. 4737, completed in December 1956, sold on 26 February 1957 to Buren Watch & Cie, Buren s/Aar. Extremely rare and very fine, large, «carré galbé», centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold fancy indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 10"'-1019 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 43 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 257

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 495801, case No. 333098, Ref. 4823, completed in January 1953, sold on 7 December 1953 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Extremely fine and very rare, centre second, 18ct gold and «cloisonné» enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. by Beyeler, in green «cloisonné» enamel with a rosace decoration and applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2--454 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 258

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 495236, case No. 331854, Ref. 4218, completed in October 1952, sold on 12 December 1952 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine and rare centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. twotone «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-454, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures antishock system, self-compensa ting Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 259

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 503488, case No. 341060, Ref. 4706, completed in March 1953, sold on 4 December 1953 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging concave lugs. D. two-tone «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9--1001, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 260

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 503773, case No. 336952, Ref. 4705, completed in March 1953, sold on 29 August 1953 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, overhanging concave lugs. D. mat and «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 9"'-1002, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 261

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 518477, case No. 345240, Ref. 4900, completed in September 1954, sold on 3 December 1954 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine and rare centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, monogrammed back, half-moon teardrop lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-1002, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-s ring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 262

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 518568, case No. 345786, Ref. 4779, completed in November 1954, sold on 5 March 1955 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine and rare, centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended lapidated teardrop lugs. D. mat and «guilloché» silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 9"'-1002, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 263

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 477750, case No. 327585, Ref. 4786, completed in January 1952, sold on 14 February 1952 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, «guilloché» bezel, hooded lugs. D. «guilloché» black with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'- 466, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,400 - 3,800

LOT 264

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 504167, case No. 335830, Ref. 4895, completed in January 1954, sold on 26 February 1954 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel between the lugs, horn shaped lugs, dedicated back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-1002 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 3,400 - 3,800

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 265

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 478303, case No. 332358, Ref. 4785, completed in December 1952, sold on 11 May 1953 to Mr. Elteger, Brussels. Very fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, «guilloché» bezel, hooded lugs, monogrammed back. D. «guilloché» and mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-466, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,400 - 3,800

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 266

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 503645, case No. 338639, Ref. 4827, completed in December 1952, sold on 3 July 1953 to Mr. E. Leicht, Davos. Very fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, triangular lugs. D. «guilloché» black with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-1002, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures selfcompensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,400

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 267

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 523743, case No. 350472, Ref. 6139, completed in September 1955, sold on 15 August 1956 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, graduated stepped bezel, hooded lugs. D. «guilloché» silver with painted indexes. «Bâton» gold bands. M. 9"'-1002, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case anc movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

LOT 268

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 503378, case No. 338571, Ref. 4752, completed in December 1952, sold on 15 February 1954 to A l'Emeraude, Lausanne. Very fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, triangular lugs. D. «guilloché» and mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9"'-1001, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-s ring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 nus.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 269

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 502451 (originally 421521), case No. 264504, Ref. 4108, completed in December 1937, sold on 30 November 1939 in Lugano. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, flat bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9--458, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 270

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 488049, case No. 321421, Ref. 4108, completed in April 1951, sold on 26 January 1953 to Trikaindad & Sons, Bahrein. Fine rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, flat bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with a Dplied diamonds indexes + auxiliary seconc s dial. «Bâton» platinum hands. M. 9--458, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 271

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 502126, case No. 331708, Ref. 4108, completed in October 1952, sold on 5 February 1953 to Sarcar S.A., Geneva. Fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, flat bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 9--458, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 272

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 502200, case No. 330220, Ref. 4108, completed in September 1952, sold on 9 January 1960 to Mr. Machado, Rio de Janeiro. Fine rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, flat bezel and lugs. D. black with applied diamonds indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» platinum bands. M. 9"'- 458, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 273

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 518159, case No. 343841, Ref. 4108, completed in June 1954, sold on lst October 1954 to Mr. E. Purkhardt, Walton-on-Thames. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded flat bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with applied diamonds indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» white gold hands. M. 9-- 1001, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-string. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 nun.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

LOT 274

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 502613, case No. 338101, Ref. 4667, completed in November 1952, sold on 28 August 1953 to Mr. Leicht Mayer, Lausanne. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 et gold bracelet and 18ct pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs, monogrammed back. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9--1001, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-string. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 nun.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 275

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 572590, case No. 410318, Ref. 7012, completed in October 1964, sold on 17 December 1964 to Mr. Meilliet, Divonne. Very fine and extremely rare square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with "à tact" hands and 18ct pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel opening byy the means of a pushpiece. D. polished punk gold with indexes in relief to read the time with the Braille system. «Spade» blued steel hands. M. 9"'-1001, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 276

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, «Automatic», No. 541203, case No. 367403, Ref. 4906, completed in October 1958, sold on 18 March 1959 to Sarcar S.A., Geneva. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» pink gold hands. M. 13"'-1019 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 277

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, «Automatic», No. 582226, case No. 397362, Ref. 6727, completed in April 1963, sold on 8 June 1965 to Tiffany, Tel-Aviv. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 12"'-1072 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 278

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, «Automatic», No. 545140, case No. 375247, Ref. 6378, completed in July 1960, sold on 21 October 1960 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. two-tone silver with applied gold fancy indexes. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 12"'-1071 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 nun.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 279

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, «Automatic», No. 587065, case No. 423446, Ref. 6782, completed in December 1966, sold on 29 December 1966 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine and rare centre second, selfwinding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, revolving graduated reeded bezel. D. champagne with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. «Dauphine» gold bands. M. 12"'-1072 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 nun.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 280

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 645510, case No. 477299, Ref. 7814, completed in August 1972, sold on 7 December 1972 to Mr. Trauner, New York. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch fitted into a 20 dollars gold coin dated 1899, with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, opening of the coin by the means of a secret push-piece on the reeded band. D. champagne with painted indexes. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"'-1003 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 281

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 614935, case No. 452976, Ref. 6510, completed in December 1969, sold on 23 July 1970 to Swimex, Hong Kong. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch fitted into a 20 dollars gold coin dated 1881, with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, opening of the coin by the means of a secret push-piece on the reeded band. D. champagne with painted indexes. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"'-1003 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case anc movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 282

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 538577, case No. 368331, Ref. 4928, completed in November 1959, sold on 30 November 1959 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine 18ct gold purse watch fitted into a 20 dollars gold coin dated 1904.

C. massive, polished, opening of the coin by the means of a secret push-piece on the reeded band. D. champagne with painted indexes. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"'-1003 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 283

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 570019, case No. 407114, Ref. 6510, completed in May 1964, sold on 5 October 1964 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch fitted into a 20 dollars gold coin dated 1880.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs, opening of the coin by the means of a secret push-piece on the reeded band. D. champagne with painted indexes. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"'-1003 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 284

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 422599, case No. 509768, cornpleted in 1990. Very fine and rare platinum gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 13"'-295 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 m m .

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 285

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No.418220, case No. 92245-586067, completed in the 1980's. Very rare and important 18 ct. gold, keyless pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Double body, "bassine", polished, with invisible hinges, yellow gold pendant and bow. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Glazed 19-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, with going barrel. One minute tourbillon, the carriage with three polished steel equidistant arms and mat steel bridge, lateral lever escapement with brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 286

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, "Mercator", No. 1, Ref. 4350, especially made for "The Art of Vacheron Constantin" auction. Exceptionally fine, self-winding 42 hours power reserve, 18 ct. gold gentleman's wristwatch with champlevé "cloisonné" enamel dial representing Europe, Africa and Asia, with double sector graduated for 12 hours and 60 minutes.

C. inspired by the fine "Géographique" launched at the end of the 1940's, massive, olished, stepped bezel, overhanging fluted rugs, sapphire glass back. D. gold with polychrome " cloisonné" enamel representing the Continents, below, the two sectors graduated from 1 to 12 for the hours and from 0 to 60 for the minutes with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. After each course, the hands, thanks to a special system, return to zero after respectively half a day and one hour. The gold "Dauphine" geometrical hands, in shape of a marine compass, are placed at 12 o'clock rather than at the centre of the dial. This figure is similar to the one that Gérard Mercator, the famous cartographer, used his life long. M. 12 1/2-, cal. 1120, extra-flat (2,45 mm thick) rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, annular glucidur balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, 19'800 vibrations per hour, hanging barrel, self-compensating flat balancespring, 21ct. gold rotor engraved "1594 - Gérard Mercator - 1994". Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 86,000