Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 119
Quarter-Repeater & Chronograph Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva, No. 188019. Fine and rare, keyless 18K pink gold, quarter-repeating pocket watch with chronograph and 30-minute register. Accompanied by an ornate mosaic fob.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
CHF 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,000
Sold: USD 13,750
C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, chronograph activated by pushbutton in the crown, a chain and fob depicting four doves with flowers and the ?Chi-Rho? symbol. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track and concentric fifths of a second divisions, Arabic five minute/ seconds numerals, subsidiary seconds, 30-minute register. Gold feuille hands. M. 19 ¼??, gilt, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swanneck micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Case, dial, and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |