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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 40
?Thin Minute Repeater? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 334100, case No. 202955. Made in 1906. Very fine and rare, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold, slim, keyless dress watch.
CHF 10,000 - 14,000
EUR 6,500 - 9,000 / USD 8,000 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 11,800
C. Four-body, ?bassine pincée?, polished, back cover with engraved monogram. Hinged gold cuvette with dedication inscription. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold ?spade? hands. M. Cal. R.A. 17/18???, frosted gilt, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs via slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-43-01 |
Good HANDS Original |