Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 104
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN GENEVE POCKET WATCH YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin Genève, No. 389238, case No. 245650, made circa 1922. Movement and case engraved by V. Martin. Extremely rare 18k yellow gold and enamel keyless dress watch with engraved movement.
HKD 70,000 - 120,000
USD 9,000 - 15,500 / CHF 8,500 - 14,500
Sold: HKD 87,500
Three body, massive "bassine pincée", the bezels, pendant and bow with black champleve enamelled decoration, the band and the spring loaded back engraved with scrolled foliage, the coat of arms of Geneva engraved inside the back. Gold glazed cuvette. Two tone silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "bâtons" hands. 17"', gilt brass, fully engraved with foliage, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-13-18-01 |
Very good Patinated Slightly damaged Spotted HANDS Original |