Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 76
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève Automatic, No. 497056, case No. 326302, retailed by Türler. Produced circa 1950.Very fine, square, center-seconds self-winding 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 6,000 - 7,500
EUR 4,000 - 5,000
C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lobed band, stepped bezel, overhanging fluted lugs. D. "guilloché" silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, dart and dot indexes "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 477/1, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor "butoirs".Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 31 x 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |