The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 33
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 375422,case No. 231647, circa 1916.Very fine 18K gold keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 6,500 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 11,500
C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1917. D. Frosted gold engine turned with bold Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17''', nickel plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring.Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 48 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |