The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 722

Ref. 6399 White Gold ?Two-Tone Dial? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 540587, case No. 371143, Ref. 6399. Made in 1959. Very fine and rare, thin, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with unusual dial.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,500 / USD 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 5,664

C. Two-body, polished, stepped gadrooned band, straight lapidated lugs. D. Two-tone, silvered, brushed, faceted oblong indexes, subsidiary seconds. White gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. K 1001, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 7.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-33-01

Good

Restored

HANDS Original

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Ref. 6399 Is one of the most successful Vacheron & Constantin watches to come out of the continual search for technical perfection and bravura typical of the 1950s and 60s.