Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 188
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN KEY-WOUND QUARTER REPEATER PINK GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, No. 30304. Made circa 1840. Fine and rare, quarter repeating, 18K pink gold pocket watch. Accompanied by a key and pouch.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 31,000 - 47,000 / CHF 3,800 - 5,700
C. Four-body, bassine, entire back, bezel and band with engine-turned decoration, engraved hinged cuvette. D. Guilloche silver with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds dial at 3. Pink gold Breguet hands. M. Cal. 38 mm., frosted gilt, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator, repeating with two polished steel hammers on two gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. DIAM. 43.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |