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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005
LOT 132
Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 175448. Made circa 1910. Very fine and rare 18K gold, minute-repeat-ing, hunting-cased, keyless dress watch.
HKD 80,000 - 90,000
EUR 8,000 - 9,000 / USD 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: HKD 115,000
C. Five-body, "bassine et fillets", polished, hingedgold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals,outer minutes track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?fleur delys" hands. M. 40 mm (17.5'''), rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, calibratedstraight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regula-tor,repeating on gongs via slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed, movement signed and numbered under the dial.Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |