Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 298
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 501514, cased by LeCoultre. Made for the American market, circa 1955. Fine, 14K yellow gold self-winding, water resisitant wristwatch with center seconds.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,300 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,500
C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, inclined bezel, tapered lugs. D. Brushed silvered with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes and Arabic quarter hour numerals. Yellow gold ?dauphine? hands. M. Cal. 447/1, 13???, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, buffered rotor. Dial and movement signed, case signed LeCoultre. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |