Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 116
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN AUTOMATIC HONEYCOMB DIAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Automatic, No. 494844, case No. 328398. Made circa 1950. Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate and instructions.
HKD 43,000 - 58,000
USD 5,500 - 7,500 / CHF 5,200 - 7,000
Sold: HKD 57,500
Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, rounded band and bezel, concave lugs. Honeycomb silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 477/1, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, bumper rotor.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |