Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
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VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Chronomètre Royal, No. 340419, case No. 207745. Made circa 1912. Very fine and rare, large, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket lever chronometer.
HKD 32,000 - 40,000
USD 4,000 - 5,000 / EUR 3,200 - 4,000
C. Four-body, bassine, polished with engine turned case back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. Cal. 21???, frosted gilt, 18 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3-60* |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |