Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
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.
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.
Grading System | |
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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 |