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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |