Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 170
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN BLACK DIAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 488221, case No. 322367. Made in the 1950?s. Fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with black dial. Accompanied by the original Vacheron & Constantin box and original medallion stamped with movement number 488221.
USD 5,000 - 8,000
HKD 39,000 - 62,000 / CHF 4,800 - 7,600
Sold: USD 9,375
C. Three-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, straight lapidated lugs, snap-on case back. D. Black with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 458/3B, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 37 mm. THICKNESS 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |