Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 25, 2015

LOT 292

VACHERON CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH YELLOW GOLD Vacheron Constantin, Genève, movement No. 282047, case No. 170039. Made circa 1889. Fine, 14K gold keyless pocket watch.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

USD 2,580 - 3,900 / CHF 2,480 - 3,700

Four-body, bassine, polished, engine-turned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette(non original). Green lacquer(base metal) with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold Louis XV hands. 17 1/2''', matte gilt, 15 jewels, wolf`s tooth winding, straight- line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-27-71-06

Very good

Custom-made

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Partially replaced

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 49 mm.