Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 233
Vacheron & Constantin - Triple Date - Claw Lugs - Pink Gold Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 457533, case No. 290251. Made circa 1945. Fine and rare, 18K pink gold wristwatch with triple calendar and claw lugs.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 7,500 - 11,000 / CHF 11,000 - 16,000
C. Two-body, polished, fluted band, claw lugs. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, outer graduation for the date in red, apertures for the days of the week and the months. Pink gold baton hands, blued steel date indicator hand. M. Cal. V 485/A, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 10.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |