Important Collectors Wristwatches,Po...
New York, Mar 23, 2005
LOT 249
Vacheron & Constantin, No. 446590, case No. 282049. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel, gentleman?s wristwatch.
USD 2,000 - 2,500
EUR 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: USD 2,760
C. Two-body, polished and brushed,screwed-down case back engraved: Ed-winLavin, dust protecting cap, concavelugs. D. Copper-colored with radiumcoated Arabic numerals, outer 1/5thsecond scale, and inner 24 hour gradua-tionin red Arabic numerals. Blued steelradium coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal.454/3, rhodium plated, ?fausses-côtes?decoration, 17 jewels, straight line leverescapement, beryllium balance adjustedto temperatures, self-compensating Bre-guetbalance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 7 - 01 |