Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN EARLY REPEATER YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin a Geneve, Quarter-Repeater, No. 1091. Made circa 1830. Fine and rare, quarter-repeating yellow gold pocket watch with cylinder escapement.
C. Three-body, bassine et filet, engine-turned band, back and bezel, hinged gold cuvette with 2 apertures for winding and setting. D. White enamel with radial Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold Breguet hands. M. 42 mm, frosted gilt, cylinder escapement with steel escape wheel, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by pushing the button in the bow. Signed on the cuvette. DIAM. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-73-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed HANDS Original |