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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1993
LOT 283
Verger, No. 12494, movement by Vacheron & Constantin, No. 409422, made in 1929. Very fine and rare 18 ct. two coloured, keyless automaton "bras en l'air" dress watch.
CHF 45,000 - 55,000
C. Three piece, massive, "Empire" white gold, polished and satine, with yellow gold riras and bow. D. Silver satine with an applied figure of a seated Chinese Mandarin, pointing to the hours and minutes with his arms, on two Arabic sectors, by depressing a push piece in the band. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement, Master mark on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
