Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 264
Ref. 4538 Yellow Gold ?Center Seconds? Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 515165, case No. 337829, Ref. 4538. Made in 1962. Fine and rare, large, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
EUR 5,000 - 7,500 / USD 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 8,260
C. Two-body, solid, polished, lapidated bezel, concave lugs. D. Brushed silvered with applied faceted yellow gold bâton and triangular indexes, Arabic quarter-hour numerals, outer minute divisions. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P454, rhodiumplated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, ?swanneck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 10 mm. From ?The Collection?
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |