The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
LOT 417
Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 400207,case No. 251133, circa 1925.Fine 18K gold keyless watch, in original fitted box.
CHF 1,000 - 1,200
Sold: CHF 2,530
C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with "Empire" Roman numerals, red outer Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 48 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |