Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 127
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 3,500 - 5,500 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 6,875
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, flat 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 |