Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 07, 2005

LOT 135

?Claw Lugs? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 499922 , case No. 333360. Made circa 1945. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,700

Sold: USD 2,990

C. Two-body, solid, polished, claw lugs. D. Guilloché silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes, outer minute divisions and subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal.453/3b, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original