Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 380
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN PLATINUM & DIAMOND DRESS WATCH Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 397012, case No. 8197. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and elegant, keyless, platinum and diamond-set dress pocket watch. Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin box.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,200 - 5,300 / EUR 2,500 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 5,625
C. Three-body, brushed, diamond-set band and bow, inclined bezel, case back engraved with stylized initials AF within an offset lozenge. D. Matte silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. White gold trefoil hands. M. Cal 16 1/2 ''', rhodium plated,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, fl at balance-spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |