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Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 319

?Poche Surprise? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 408415. Made circa 1930. Case by Verger Frères, No. 11198. Very fine, 18K yellow gold and enamel keyless Art Deco ?montre de sac à volets?, purse and desk watch.

HKD 25,000 - 33,000

USD 3,200 - 4,300 / EUR 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 33,040

C. Rectangular, the body and shutters decorated with a geometrical pattern in black enamel, yellow gold pushers opening the shutters revealing the dial and hinged inner case. D. Silver, brushed, applied yellow gold ?cubiste? numerals, outer minute track. Yellow gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 9???, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with five adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Dim. 42 x 31 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-32-01

Good

Slightly restored

HANDS Original