Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020

LOT 34

Vacheron Constantin
Art Nouveau pocket watch; 18K yellow gold

HKD 16,000 - 20,000

CHF 2,000 - 2,500 / USD 2,100 - 2,600

18K yellow gold, hunting-case, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6.
Cover amati, with, in the upper part, a chiselled and engraved decoration of garland and knotted ribbon and a medallion decorated with an Art Nouveau bust of a young woman in profile, in front of a lyre, surrounded by laurel leaves, signed “A.J.G.”. Case-back polished.
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; yellow gold “Spade” hands.
Movement 18’’’, gilded brass, going barrel, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, index regulator.


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Vacheron Constantin, Geneva

Year circa 1905-1910

Movement No. 348 028

Case No. 212 030

Caliber 18’’’, lever escapement

Dimensions Ø 50.4 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement