Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 75
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 485 340, case No. 342030, Ref. 4984. Produced circa 1948.Very fine and rare, elongated hexagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 6,000 - 7,300
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pagoda-shaped sides holding the flat top crystal, curly lugs. D. two-tone silver stripes-pattern with applied gold pyramidal indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 435/3C, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" deco-ration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |