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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 543
The Grand TirVacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 302682, case No. 181625, made for the shooting contest of the Exposition Nationale, Genève 1896.Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
USD 1,500 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 3,565
C. Four-body, "pomme et gouge" polished, bezels with reeded edges, the enameled back painted with a lakeside landscape, the champlevé enamel Geneva coat of arms and foliage decoration. Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with radial blue Arabic numerals with gold paillon minute divisions. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 10,5''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 30 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |