Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004

LOT 168

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Chronomètre Royal, No. 355241, case No. 209469. Produced circa 1912. Fine, large, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket chronometer

USD 1,700 - 2,200

EUR 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,955

C. Four-body,"bassine", solid, engine-turned case back with engraved monogram ?NF?, hinged gold cuvette.D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, 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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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-15-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly rusted

HANDS Original