Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 08, 2010
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold & Diamonds - Skeleton Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, Ref. 1559. Made in the 1980s. Fine and elegant, skeletonized, 18K yellow gold and diamonds wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold and diamond-set buckle.
C. Two-body, polished, Vendôme-type lugs, transparent case back, diamond-set winding-crown, sapphire crystals. d. Transparent with an outer 116 round diamond-set gold ring. Black baton hands. m. Cal. 8 3/4''', base Jaeger LeCoultre, gilt brass and hand-engraved, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Case signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 5 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |