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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 314

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève Automatic, No. 497056, case No. 326302, retailed by Türler. Produced circa 1950. Fine square center-seconds self-winding 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,800 - 5,500 / USD 4,200 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 8,050

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lobed band, stepped bezel, overhanging fluted lugs. D. guilloché silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, dart and dot indexes "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 477/1, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor ?butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original