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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 204
204 Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal", No. 508918, case No. 346933, circa 1951. Very fine and rare centre second, waterproof, 18 ct. gold "stop-watch" gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 5,520
C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, lapidated lugs, when pulling the winding-crown, the mechanism stops. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 12"', Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.
