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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 191
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 400646, case No. 249887, begun in 1917, completed in 1925.Very fine 18K gold, moon phase, astronomical, keyless, minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
USD 8,500 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 42,550
C. Four-body, massive, 'demi-bassine', polished, the cover with an engraved coat of arms. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold, silvered and frosted with Breguet numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap year cycle, the dates and the moon phase aperture. Blued steel 'spade' hands. M. 18???, rhodium-plated, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, 29 jewels, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongwith slide in the band.Signed on the case and movement.Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |