Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 446
VACHERON CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE-REPEATER, "CHRONOMÈTRE"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 100,000 - 125,000
CHF 12,850 - 15,800 / USD 13,000 - 16,000
Sold: HKD 125,000
18K yellow gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch /or/ pocket chronometer, with subsidiary seconds at 6 and one horological complication: â?¢ Minute-repeater on two steel gongs (activated by the slide at 9 o'clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin
Model "Chronomètre"
Year Circa 1908
Movement No. 344 900
Calibre RA 17/18''', rhodium-plated, with going barrel, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, eight adjustments
Case No. 211 455
Material 18K yellow gold
Caliber RA 17/18''', rhodium-plated, with going barrel, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, eight adjustments
Dimensions Ø 48 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
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