Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 538
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Chronomètre Royal, No. 361268, case No. 2213423, circa 1912. Fine and large 18K gold keyless watch.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 1,900 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 3,450
C. Four-body, massive, "bassine", engine-turned back, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 47 mm (21"', gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |