Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN DRESS WATCH SAPPHIRE DIAMOND AND WHITE GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva, movement No. 402901, case No. 255630. Made circa 1929. Elegant and very rare, thin, 18K white gold, diamond and sapphire square Art-Deco keyless dress watch
Two-body, square with curved corners set with sapphires and diamonds, bow identical. Brushed silver, applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. White gold cathedral hands. Cal.15''', rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance witHEIGHT adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index 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 |