The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 108

Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 517003, case No. 357504, Ref. 6259. Made in 1956. Exceptionally fine, rare, and important, 18K yellow and white gold, diamond-set lady?s bracelet with concealed watch. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000 / USD 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 18,975

C. Massive, polished, two white gold bars set with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds, the center engraved to simulatewoven gold concealing the hinged watch, woven gold bracelet. D. Matte silver with applied white gold dot anddiamond indexes. White gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 8??? V153, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17jewels, lateral lever escapement, berylliulm balance with timing screws, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism andfive positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. Max. 28 mm x 175 mm. Thickness: 11.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A magnificent example of a bracelet with concealed dial, typical of the designs of the early 1950s, made famous by the great Parisian jewelers, such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, and Lacloche, and the Swiss Gübelin firm.