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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006
?Art Deco? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 402938, case No. 251599. Made in 1926. Extremely rare and fine, Art Deco, rectangular, 18K yellow gold, platinum and enamel gentleman's wristwatch.
C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, geometrical black ?champlevé? enamel decoration on the bezel and sides, hooded stepped lugs, flat top crystal. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds hand. Blued steel ?Cathedrale? hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 34 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-7* |
Good Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |