Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 07, 2015
LOT 191
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN ART DECO PLATINUM Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case by possibly Verger Frères, No. 403518, case No. 10470. Made circa 1927. Very fine and elegant, manual winding, diamond and pearl-set Art Deco platinum lapel watch.
HKD 160,000 - 250,000
USD 20,000 - 32,000 / CHF 18,000 - 28,000
Sold: HKD 200,000
Amphora-shaped, the back entirely set with round and baguette diamonds, pearl terminal and lower pearl winding crown, the bezel with black champlevé enamel decoration, suspended from round and baguette diamond-set platinum links terminating to a platinum, round and baguette diamond and pearl-set brooch. Silvered, oval, upright Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Lozenge hands. Cal. 5 ½ ``` oval, nickel-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 5 adjustments, flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed, case numbered. 17 x 39 mm(watch).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |