Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 14, 2011

LOT 74

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN ? LOZENGE CASE Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 377410, case No. 233688, completed in March 1918, sold on December 14, 1918 in Germany. Very fine and rare lozenge-shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 4,500 - 6,200 / EUR 4,200 - 5,500

Sold: USD 8,125

C. Polished, hinged back, rounded lugs. D. Matte silver with painted Roman numerals. Blued steel skyscraper hands. M. 9"' rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

This lot was previously sold as part of the "Art Of Vacheron & Constantin" auction held by Antiquorum in 1994