Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Mar 28, 2007
LOT 143
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 401557, case by Verger, No. 9659, delivered in 1926. Very fine and rare, platinum and black lacquered, diamond, pearl and onyx-set Art Deco lapel watch.
USD 25,000 - 30,000
EUR 20,000 - 23,000
C. Rectangular, black lacquered, the front with onyx panel framed by diamond-set platinum bars, centered by a navette-cut diamond, the back lacquered, suspended from alternating black lacquer and diamond-set platinum links terminating to platinum, black lacquer, and pearl-set brooch, large pearl winding crown. D. Silvered, oval, upright Arabic numerals, outer minute track, blued steel "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. R.A. 7???ovale, L.E.P., nickel-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 5 adjustments, flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed, brooch numbered 1386. Width 18 mm. Length 97 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-21 |
Good Period |
Movement: 5-6* |
Poor Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-5-6-01 |
Good Poor Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |