Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
LOT 408
Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 297688, American case No. 297688, made for Harris & Shafer, Washington D.C., circa 1893. Fine 14K pink gold hunting cased, keyless watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", engineturned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18 "' , nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement by the retailer, Vacheron Constantin Trademark under the dial on the front plate. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: B |
Fair |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 21-51 |
Period Partially reprinted |