The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 42

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 485473, case No. 334144, Ref. 4775. Made in 1953. Very fine and very rare, rectangular, flared, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with a white gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 25,000 - 32,000 / USD 35,000 - 42,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

C. Two-body, solid, polished, flared and undercut sides, domed crystal. D. Silvered, brushed, with applieddiamond-set markers, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 435/3C, tonneau, rhodium-plated,?fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timingscrews, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 38 mm. Thickness: 9.3 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Ref. 4775 It has been said that design is the artistic expression of the 20th century. If so, Ref. 4775 is surely one of the most representative of creativity in design and of the exceptional technical ability of Vacheron Constantin. For an identical watch in yellow gold, see lot 218.