Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 148

Malte Dual Time Regulator Vacheron Constantin, Genève, "Malte Dual Time Regulator, Chronometer?, movement No. 926684, case No. 744246, Ref. 42005G. Sold on June 6th, 2003. Very fine, two time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold chronometer wristwatch with regulator dial, date and an 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by 2 certificates, manuals, COSC Certificate, push pin and a suede pouch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, hinged cover over transparent case back, push button on the band to adjust the 2nd time-zone, fluted geometrical-shaped lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Two-tone matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals for the outer minute indication, at 6 subsidiary seconds and date, at 9 subsidiary guilloche 24-hour dial for the 2nd time zone, at 12 subsidiary hour dial with painted Roman numerals and baton indexes. White gold épée and lozenge hands. M. Cal. 1206, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38.5 mm. Thickness 11 mm.