Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 193
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441337, case No. 802866. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 14K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,300 - 3,300 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: USD 3,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back engraved: ?R.C. Shiffman,? hooded straight lugs, domed crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. V435, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |