Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 223
Vacheron helm watch Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463137, case No. 323603. Made in the 1940s. Very fine and unusual, center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 6,000 - 9,000
EUR 4,500 - 6,800 / CHF 6,200 - 10,000
Sold: USD 9,375
C. Two-body, solid, polished, graduated bezel decorated with overhanging segments, overhanging triangular lugs. D. Guilloché silver with applied faceted yellow gold dart indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 466-3B, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |