The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 198

?Black Mystery? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 481605, case No. 313995, Ref. 3681. Made and sold in 1949. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with unusual hour and minute indication and a yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 12,000 / USD 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

C. Three-body, solid, polished, gadrooned bezel. D. Black with applied gold round indexes, at the center, a flutedrevolving gold plate bearing the triangular yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9''' 458, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes?decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 8 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

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.