Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 361

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, REF. 7397 Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Automatic?, No. 598690, Ref. 7397. Made circa 1970. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, centerseconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back,brushed bezel. D. Satiné silver, ?sunburst?, with applied yellow gold baton indexes and date aperture. Yellow gold bâton hands. M. Cal. K 1072/1, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality hallmark, rhodiumplated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and fi ve positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold-edge rotor with ruby roller bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness. 11 mm.