Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 244
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN TEAR DROP LUGS YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 475257, case No. 311569. Made in 1949. Fine and rare, indirect center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
CHF 3,700 - 5,600 / EUR 3,000 - 4,700
Sold: USD 4,750
C. Two-body, solid, polished, teardrop lugs. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. V454, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 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 |