Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 08, 2011

LOT 19

Vacheron & Constantin Fob Watch Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 311199, case No. 188374. Made circa 1900. Very fine, rare and unusual, keyless, 18K yellow gold, diamond and enamel, Art Nouveau lapel watch with detachable matching brooch with green enamel. Accompanied by leather box.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,500 - 5,200 / EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 10,625

C. Four-body, solid, hinged case back ornamented with gold floral and enamel sunburst decoration and set with 12 diamonds, hinged gold cuvette with dedication, hinged bezel decorated with a floral relief pattern. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Yellow gold Louis XIV hands. M. 10 ¾???, gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case and dial signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original