Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 152

Vacheron &Constantin, Genève, No. 263812, case No. 152722, circa 1890.Fine and unusual, silver and gold pocket watch.

USD 1,800 - 2,300

EUR 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,070

C. Three-body, "bassine", entirely engine-turned with vermicelli pattern, silver hinged cuvette, gold fittings and vacant cartouche. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, Arabic five minute, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "Spade" hands.M. 18''', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 50 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-5-14

Good

Poor

Damaged

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original