Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...
Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004
LOT 19
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 497563, case No. 325093. Pro-duced in the 1950s. Very fine and rare, keyless, aluminum dress watch.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,400 - 4,000
Sold: USD 3,450
C. Three-body, "demi-bassine", polished. D. Matte aluminum with applied aluminum polished Breguet numerals, subsidiary "guilloché" seconds dial. Polished aluminum "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 439/7 made from aluminum, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed. Case back engraved: Presentee a Donat Aubin par Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd, en reconnessance de 25 annees de bons services, 1953.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 44 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |