Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 462849, case No. 322941. Produced circa 1945. Very fine and unusual, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. two-body, solid, polished, overhanging concave lugs. D. "guilloché" silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 466/3B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |