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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009
LOT 153
Yellow Gold Tachometer Chronograph Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 395719, case No. 257873. Made in 1918, the case with London import marks for 1939. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch with chronograph, instantaneous 30-minute register and outer tachometer scale.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 6,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,000 - 5,500
C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, semi-concealed hinge. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with black Breguet numerals, outer tachometer scale calibrated for 1000 meters, 30-minute register at 12, subsidiary seconds at 6. Gold spade hands. M. R.A. 19''', frosted gilt, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |