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Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 321

?Platinum Ref. 4448? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 473251, case No. 312203, Ref. 4448. Made in 1951. Very fine and rare, rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with diamond-set dial and a white gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

HKD 50,000 - 70,000

USD 6,500 - 9,000 / EUR 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 71,980

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flame-shaped fluted lugs. D. Matte silver with round and baguette diamond indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 435/3C, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 40 mm. Thickness 7.2 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-35-01

Good

To be restored

HANDS Original