Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Jun 14, 2007
LOT 36
"Les Historiques - 1912" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Les Historiques - 1912", No. 705/1912, case No. 689873. Made in a limited edition of 1912 pieces in the 1990s. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
EUR 3,300 - 4,000
Sold: USD 6,844
C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 8 screws and ?1912? engraving, mobile lugs, gold screwed bars, "bombé" sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with painted radial and stylized Arabic numerals. Black oxydized gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 1132, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 30 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |