The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...
Geneva, Apr 03, 2005
LOT 78
?Samurai? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 397673, delivered in 1909. Case by Verger Frères, No. 8414, retailed by Charlton & Co. Elegant and rare, thin, lobed, Art Deco, 18K gold, green, black and white lacquer, keyless dress watch. Accompanied by a Certficate of Authenticity.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
EUR 13,000 - 16,000 / USD 17,000 - 21,000
Sold: CHF 29,900
C. Three-piece, square with lobed corners, green lacquered backwith central gold and black lacquer panel of a Samurai in a white frame, white lacquered band with Japanese-inspireddecoration, green lacquered bezel, lacquered winding crown. D. Gilt, ?orientalist? Roman numerals, outer?cabuchon? minute divisions. Blued steel ?serpentine? hands. M. Cal. 16??? 162, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels,straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with eight adjustments, flat balance spring, index regulator.Movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, case punched Verger Frères.Dim. 42 x 42 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 6 - 21 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |