Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 262

Vacheron Constantin Fluted Teardrop Lugs Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 448932, case No. 285978. Made in the 1940's. Fine and rare, square, thin, 18K pink gold wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, fluted teardrop lugs, case back engraved outside: Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y. 8815. D. Champagne with applied pink gold Roman numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 458, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 38 mm. Thickness 7 mm.