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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 193

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 378377, case No. 243555, made in 1923 and sold on September 9, 1923. Accompanied by the original factory certificate.Very fine and rare Art Deco platinum, sapphire- and diamond-set keyless pendant watch with matching chain.

HKD 129,000 - 22,500

EUR 19,000 - 5,500 / USD 16,500 - 20,000

Sold: HKD 161,000

C. Two-body, the center of the back set with a large Burma sapphire, diamond-set bezel with sapphire corners, band engraved with stylized foliage, small four-link matching pendant and small chain. D. Matte silver, champlevé Arabic numerals, outer minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10.6 x 20 mm., nickel, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. Length (with pendant) 44 mm., width 22 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

It is very rare to find a watch whose cover is almost entirely formed by a single large precious stone. Because of the uniqueness of the watch, it was selected to represent the achievements of Vacheron Constantin in "L'Univers de Vacheron Constantin", by Carole Lambelet and Lorette Coen, Genève, p. 336, photo 2051.