Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 396
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN YELLOW GOLD TEARDROP LUGS Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 481986, case No. 315633. Made in the 1940s. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
HKD 12,000 - 19,000
USD 1,500 - 2,500 / CHF 1,400 - 2,300
Sold: HKD 13,750
C. Two-body, solid, polished, teardrop lugs, snap-on
case back.
D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted indexes
and radial Arabic numerals, concentric minute track,
subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold bâton hands
M. Cal. 458/3B, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration,
17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic
balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel
Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.
Dial, case and movement signed.
Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |