Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 76
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN ORNATE POCKET WATCH Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 359481, case No. 223667. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold and platinum keyless pocket watch.
HKD 40,000 - 55,000
USD 5,000 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,500
C. Four-body, the back with a fl oral relief and a ring set with diamonds, a diamond in the center amongst two leaves, the front bezel with fl oral motifs at the quarters. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 27 mm, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |