Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 25, 2003

LOT 399

Vulcain, La Chaux-de-Fonds, "Cricket". Production of this model started in 1948. Fine and unusual, center-seconds, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm.

USD 600 - 1,200

C. three-body, solid, polished, the winding-crown at 2 is for setting and stopping the alarm when striking, the winding-crown at 4 is for time-setting, bronze membrane for the alarm. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and radium-coated dart indexes, outer alarm graduation. "Dauphine" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12 '',' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, two barrels, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original