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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.


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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