The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...
Geneva, Apr 03, 2005
LOT 88
?Poche Surprise? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 412863, delivered in 1930. Case by Verger Frères, No. 12596. Retailed by Mauboussin, Paris. Very fine rectangular white gold, diamond and ruby-set Art-Deco keyless traveling purse watch. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Three-body, solid, rectangular, spring-loaded, opening to be set on a table as a strut clock, polished, applieddiamond and ruby decoration, two cabochon rubies to the side (French patent FR 643 554). D. Square, satinésilver with applied gold "cubiste" numerals. Polished steel ?cathedral? hands M. Cal.9 ???94, rhodium-plated, 15jewels, five adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguetbalance spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered and stamped on the case.Dim. 36 x 29 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 20 - 01 |