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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 358

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Jubilée 240", case No. 657001,Ref. 47240/J. Produced in 1995 to commemorate the 240th Anniversary of Vacheron Constantin.Fine self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 40-hour power reserve and date and an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp.

C.two-body, shaped, solid, polished, back with screws, fluted, curved teardrop lugs. D. "guilloché" silver with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals and pyramid indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds and the days of the month, sector for up-and-down indication. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1127, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 45 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, double shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 33 x 43 mm.