Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 129

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN ? NIELLO SILVER POCKET WATCH ? BREGUET NUMERALS Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 372284, case No. 230037. Made circa 1920. Fine, Niello silver, keyless pocket watch.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,100 - 2,100

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,250

C. Four-body, massive, ?demi-bassine?, entirely niello decorated in a chequered pattern. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 18??, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. DIAM. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 4-12

Fair

Worn
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original