The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 31

?Automatic? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Automatic?, No. 683319, case No. 523926, Ref. 42011. Made in 1974. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, reeded bezel, and a yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,300 / USD 3,400 - 4,300

Sold: CHF 4,830

C. Two-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, concave lugs. D. Gilt, with applied lapidated and black-painted goldbâton indexes and date aperture. Yellow gold "bâton? hands. M. Cal. 1096, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes"decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to heat, cold,and five positions, shock-absorber, flat balance-spring, gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 10.8 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 - 01

Notes

Ref. 42011 A model that bridges the gap between the elegant sports watch and the classic styles of the 1970s, it exemplifies the creativity of Vacheron Constantin. For a drawing of the patent for the self-winding system, see lot 2.