Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 971
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN THIN MINUTE-REPEATER Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 371870, case No. 226227. Made circa 1920. Fine, rare, thin and elegant, minute repeating, keyless, 18K gold dress watch.
CHF 6,000 - 10,000
HKD 48,000 - 80,000 / USD 6,200 - 10,400
Sold: CHF 10,000
Four-body, polished, curved bezel, hinged back. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved dedication. Matte gold with black champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. Cal. 18''', rhodium plated, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, repeating with two hammers on two gongs activated by a slide in the band.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |