Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 271
"Dress Watch" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 342904, case No. 209154. Made in 1909. Very fine, 18K yellow gold, keyless pocket watch with 24- hour dial. Accompanied by a fitted box.
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
EUR 900 - 1,200 / USD 1,200 - 1,600
Sold: CHF 2,596
C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", polished. Dedicated hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, three-piece with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, inner red 24-hour numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 38 mm., 17''', frosted gilt, 18 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |