The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 159

?St. Peter?s Square Rome? Abm. Vacheron Girod, Genève, No. 39459. Made in 1837. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold fob watch. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,300 / USD 2,100 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

C. Two-body, ?bassine?, reeded band, reeded band, florally chased bezels, pendant and bow, the back withengraved depiction of St. Peter?s square in Rome. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals outer minute track,eccentric winding hole. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 15???, hinged, gilt brass, full plate, fusée and chain,verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, pierced contental cock.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 15 - 01

Notes

This is a typical example of a watch made for the Italian market, where Vacheron Constantin was well established.