Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 20, 2016

LOT 152

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN PENDANT WATCH ENAMEL AND YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 305781, case No. 184127. Made for L. & E. Fabre, Buenos Aires, circa 1898. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold and enamel keyless 18th century style pendant watch.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 7,800 - 15,500 / CHF 1,000 - 2,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: USD 2,125

Four-body, bezel and back chased with classical floral and leaf scrolling, concentric port hole with the portrait of a lady painted on enamel, extended hinge, gold hinged cuvette. White enamel, slightly convex, Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers. Gold "Louis XVI" hands. 26 mm. (12'''), frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 32 mm. To be sold without reserve