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Geneva, May 10, 2009
LOT 184
Flame Lugs Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 474097, case No. 309491, Ref. 4418. Made in 1948. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold wristwatch with fancy lugs.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 3,500 - 5,200 / EUR 2,600 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 7,800
C. Two-body, solid, polished, flame-shaped fluted lugs, snap-on case-back. D. Matte silver with pink gold Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. V453, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |