Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 67
"Claw Lugs" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 457677, case No. 292456. Made in 1946. Very fine and rare 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and 18K pink gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle.
CHF 14,000 - 18,000
EUR 9,000 - 12,000 / USD 11,000 - 15,000
C. Two-body, polished, stepped band, claw lugs. D. Two-tone brushed gilt with applied gold dart indexes and Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. Gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. V485, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-5-32-01 |
Good Poor Slightly restored HANDS Original |