Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 297
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH PINK GOLD Vacheron & Constantin., Geneva, No. 145897. Made for the US market circa 1873. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold, keyless pocket watch with gold wheel train
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 2,500
Four-body, pomme et filets, polished, caseback with engine- turning. Hinged gold cuvette with dedication inscription. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. 20```, maillechort, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, gold wheel train, wolf`s tooth winding, counterpoised and calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator with engraved scale on the center-bridge.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |