Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 184
?Deck Chronometer? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Chronomètre?, No. 446166, case No. 282825. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, large, silver, keyless deck and pocket lever chronometer.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,500 - 3,300
Sold: USD 3,450
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, silver, hinged cuvette. D. Silver, brushed, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, large subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 163, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |