Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 137
?Square? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 423117, case No. 263174. Made in the 1940s. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,500 - 4,200
Sold: USD 3,450
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, central lugs which opens via a hinge for easy changing of bracelet. D. Two-tone champagne with painted square indexes. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 X 24 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch is one of the earliest watches produced which allowed the owner to easily change the bracelet, allowing a
choice between several bracelets.