Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 168

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN SCROLL LUGS STAR DIAL PLATINUM Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 481140, case No. 845981. Made circa 1945. Fine and rare, platinum wristwatch with scroll lugs and a 14K white gold link bracelet.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,700

Sold: USD 6,000

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, scroll lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals and star indexes, concentric minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. V 458/2B, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 8 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original