Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 25, 2015
LOT 295
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal", No. 353218, case No. 218037. Made circa 1900. Very fine and rare, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket lever chronometer.
HKD 58,000 - 74,000
USD 7,500 - 9,500 / CHF 7,300 - 9,300
Sold: HKD 71,250
Four-body, bassine, polished, sun ray engine-turned case back. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, lsubsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold spade hands. 17''', frosted gilt, 18 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan- neck micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-71-01 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |