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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
"Belle Epoque" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 352430, case No. 218664. Made in 1911. Very fine, 18K gold and enamel, rose diamond-set, keyless pendant watch with matching chain.
C. Four-body, ?bassine?, back overlaid with grey/green translucent guilloche enamel, applied diamond-set foliate filigree mount, en suite chain with enameled cylindrical bars interspersed with chain-links. Dedicated hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver with Breguet numerals, engine-turned center, outer minute track. Gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 11''', rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 16 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with 7 adjustments, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |