Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 25, 2003

LOT 391

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No. 505232. Produced in the 1960's.Fine and rare, asymmetric and curved, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with woven bracelet and a fancy 18K yellow gold clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, entirely pavé-set with diamonds, case back engraved "Prestige de la France", hooded lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. D. tiger's eye mosaique. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. K 1050/B, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 15 x 39 mm.