The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
LOT 415
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 286140,specially adjusted for Hamann & Koch, circa 1890.Fine 18K pink gold keyless watch.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 3,795
C. American made for Hamann & Koch, four body massive with milled bezels, the band chased with foliage decoration, the polished back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "treffles" hands. M. 18''', nickel plated, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 51 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 2 - 01 |