Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013

LOT 240

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL SHIPS CLOCK Vacheron & Constantin, Chronomètre Royal, Genève, No. 368588. Made circa 1930. A very rare and unusual helm-shaped, brass desk clock on a wooden mount.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

USD 2,600 - 4,000 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 47,500

C. Circular brass shaped as a helm, the top handle used as the winder, held in the wooden base by 2 screws. D. Chocolate with painted gold Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, gold epée hands. M. Cal. 20???, frosted gilt, 8 jewels? wolf-tooth winding, bimetallic compensation balance, swan neck micrometric regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 11.5 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original