The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 197

?All-Round? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 476514, case No. 310832, Ref. 3681. Made in 1948. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with hooded lugs and a yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

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

Sold: CHF 18,400

C. Three-body, solid, polished, gadrooned bezel. D. Black with applied round gold indexes. Yellow gold ?épéehands. M. Cal. 9''' 458, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, berylliumbalance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 7.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01

Notes

This is one of the most surprising designs produced by Vacheron Constantin. Called the ?Mystery?, it was inspired by the design of lot 38, in which circles are omnipresent, with a whimsical touch being added by the way in which the time is shown.