Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 261
?Curvex? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 421648, case No. 266027. Made circa 1940. Very fine, rectangular, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with hooded lugs.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 8,500 - 10,000
Sold: USD 11,500
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, curved body and hooded lugs, stepped sides, curved crystal. D. Brushed silvered with applied yellow gold arabic and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 11x8???, 17 jewels, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 21 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-5 |
Good Poor |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-5-01 |
Good Poor HANDS Original |