Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 270
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No. 155733, case No. 155733, circa 1881. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, Blued steel "fleurs de lys" hands. M. 20-, nickel plated, 26 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
