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Geneva, May 10, 2009
LOT 183
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 491992, case No. 323133, Ref 4728. Made in 1951. Very rare and fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with unusual lugs and an 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 5,200 - 7,000 / EUR 4,000 - 5,300
Sold: CHF 15,600
C. Three-body, solid, polished, link and teardrop lugs, snap-on case-back. D. Guilloche matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and faceted baton and dart indexes, outer minute/second dot division. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal P454/5B, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10.5 mm. Approx. overall length: 175 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |