Important collector's watches, wristw...
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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |