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Geneva, May 10, 2009
LOT 228
American Railroad Interest Vacheron & Constantin, retailed by F.W. Drosten, St. Louis (Missouri), No. 326357, case No. 197178. Made in 1903. Very fine, 18K pink gold, keyless dress watch presented to C.N. Gilmore on March 31st, 1904.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
USD 1,700 - 2,600 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000
C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, polished, the back cover with an engraved foliate monogram, concealed hinge. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved presentation inscription ?C.N. Gilmore, from his friends connected with the Terminal Railroad Assn. Of St. Louis Mo., March 31st, 1904?. D. Matte gold with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, engineturned center. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 17"', brushed rhodium plated, 17 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed for the retailer, case and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |