Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 638
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN BRAS-EN-L'AIR GURU WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, No. 412697, case No. 12854, case made by Verger, France. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, white and yellow gold Art-Deco keyless " bras-en-l'air" dress / pocket watch.
HKD 125,000 - 155,000
USD 16,000 - 22,000 / CHF 15,000 - 18,900
Sold: HKD 162,500
Three piece, "Empire," white gold, polished and brushed, yellow gold back rim, bezel and bow. Matte silver with an applied figure of a seated Guru with a surahi, pointing to the hours and minutes with his arms when a push piece in the band is depressed. 37 mm. (16 1/5'''), rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
