Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 383
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 375462, case No. 232040, made for Black, Starr & Frost, New York, 1927. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
C. Three body massive, demi-bassine, polished, with inset hinge. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated March 17, 1927. D. Mat silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold Breguet hands. M. 17-, nickel plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.
