Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
LOT 253
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN REF. 4870 YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 576116, case No. 341545, Ref. 4870. Made in 1955. Very fine, large center-seconds, self winding, water resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: USD 4,250
C. Two-body, polished, screw down case back. D. Silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. K1071, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 29 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating fl at balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-51-01 |
Very good Partially reprinted HANDS Original |