The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 23

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 549692, case No. 378439, Ref. 6497. Made in 1961. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with fancy lugs, and a yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,300 / USD 2,500 - 4,300

Sold: CHF 3,910

C. Two-body, solid, polished, linen-textured band, lapidatedU-shaped lugs. D. Gilt, ?sunburst?, with applied lapidated yellowgold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton"hands. M. Cal. K1001, stamped with the Geneva Seal, rhodium-plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line leverescapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted forheat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, self-compensatingflat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 7.4 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