Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 185
?Deck Chronometer? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Chronomètre?, No. 454882, case No. 286329. Made for the British Hydrographic Service in 1944. Fine, large, silver, keyless center-seconds deck and pocket lever chronometer with Guillaume balance.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,500 - 3,300
Sold: USD 4,600
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, silver, hinged cuvette. D. Silver, brushed, champlevé Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel"spade" hands. M. Cal. 166, gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, anibal-brass Guillaume balance with gold timing screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, case back engraved ?H.S.- 2, 54971?. Diam. 60 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-33-01 |
Good Restored HANDS Original |