Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 63

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN YELLOW GOLD PENDANT WATCH Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, movement No. 310003, case by Caldwell No. 58323. Made for the American market in 1899. Fine, 18K yellow gold, keyless lady's pendant watch. Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,100 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 1,375

Four-body, "bassine", polished, the back with engraved monogram "ECR". Hinged gold cuvette with engraved dedication. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis hands. 13''', rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-19

Good

Dent(s)

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, dial, case, and movement signed J. E. Caldwell. DIAM. 35 mm.