Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 15, 2015
LOT 252
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal", No. 361160, case No. 218126. Made circa 1900. Very fine and rare, large-size, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket lever chronometer.
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 29,000 - 46,000 / USD 3,800 - 5,900
Four-body, bassine, polished, sunray engine-turned case back with engraved name in the cartouche. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved dedication. White enamel with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold spade hands. Cal. 22``` 2 PRC, frosted gilt, 18 jewels, wolf`s tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |