The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...
Geneva, Apr 03, 2005
LOT 36
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement and case No. 404665. Made in 1927. Very fine and elegant, extra-flat, keyless, pla-tinum and diamond Art Deco dress watch. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 7,000 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. Three-body, ?Directoire?, polished, diamond-set band, bowand crown, rounded bezel. D. Matte silver with applied whitegold bâton indexes. Polished steel "cathedral" hands.M. R.A. 17??? 12/12, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" deco-ration,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetalliccompensation balance adjusted to eight positions, flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 43 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
This is an excellent example of a stylish and elegant evening dress watch, set with diamonds on the band, bow, and crown.