Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 291
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN FLUTED LUGS YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 449049, case No. 285956. Made in the 1940?s. Very fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900
Sold: USD 3,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished, fluted lugs, rounded sides, flat-top crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and round indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 458/1B, 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. 24 x 38 mm. THICKNESS 9 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 |