Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 535

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, ?Chronometre? No.316236, case 19142, circa 1920. Very fine and rare 18K gold, minute-repeating, hunting-cased, keyless dress watch.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 2,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 13,340

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, the back with an engraved monogram ?ETL?, hinged gold cuvette.D. white enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minutes track and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands.M. 17''', rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometric regulation, repeating on gongs via slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01