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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4 - 7 - 01

Notes

To be sold without Reserve