Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 91
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETRE ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & constantin chronometre royal yellow gold vacheron & constantin, genève, "chronomètre royal", no. 342412, case no. 208912. made circa 1900. Very fine and rare, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket lever chronometer.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 4,000
Four-body, bassine, polished, engine-turned case back. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary 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: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |