Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 169
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN PLATINUM Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441784, case No. 845987. Made in 1952. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, platinum wristwatch.
USD 7,000 - 10,000
HKD 54,000 - 75,000 / CHF 6,700 - 9,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back engraved: Herman J. Brickman 3-1-52, hooded straight lugs, flat top crystal. D. Matte silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. V435, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 23 x 34 mm. THICKNESS 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-10 |
Good Slightly oxidized Patinated |