Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 452
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Chronomètre Royal, No. 355448, case No. 219744. Made circa 1912. Fine, large, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket chronometer. Accompanied by the original fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 1,900 - 2,500 / USD 2,300 - 3,100
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, engine-turned case back, hinged gold cuvette.D. White enamel with radial Romannumerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gold "Spade" hands.M. Cal. 48 mm. (21"'), gilt brass,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, "Swan-neck"micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 57 mm.
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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 |