Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019

LOT 445

VACHERON CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH, "CHRONOMÈTRE ROYAL"; 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 31,000 - 39,000

CHF 3,950 - 4,950 / USD 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 35,000

18K yellow gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6. Case-back guilloché engine-turned with "sunray" motif.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-17

Good

Slightly spotted

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Vacheron Constantin

Model "Chronomètre Royal"

Year Circa 1910

Movement No. 354 085

Calibre  22''' gilded brass, with going barrel, gold screwed chaton (setting) on the central wheel, straightline lever escapement, compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw

Case No. 218 150

Material 18K yellow gold

Caliber 22''' gilded brass, with going barrel, gold screwed chaton (setting) on the central wheel, straightline lever escapement, compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw

Dimensions Ø 57 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, certificate of origin