Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 25, 2015
LOT 296
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal", No. 355458, case No. 219724. Made circa 1900. Very fine and rare, large-size, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket lever chronometer.
HKD 34,000 - 50,000
USD 4,500 - 6,500 / CHF 4,400 - 6,300
Sold: HKD 43,750
Four-body, bassine, polished, sunray engine- turned case back. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold spade hands. Cal. 18 1/2''', 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: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |