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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 44

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 4648? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 478625, case No. 319565, Ref. 4648. Made in 1950. Very fine, specially made 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,300 / USD 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 11,210

C. Two-body, solid, polished, fluted fancy lugs, lapidated bezel. D. Matte silver with printed Hebrew letters as numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P453/3C, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-15-01

Good

Oxidized

Slightly rusted

HANDS Original