The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 98

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 408964, case No. 254544. Made in 1928. Very fine, slim, 18K white and yellow gold, keyless astronomic dress watch with day-date calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000 / USD 25,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

C. Three piece, "variée", polished, yellow gold bezels, white gold band and back. Hinged yellow gold cuvette.D. Matte silver, eccentric oval Breguet chapter ring at 12, day and date apertures, concentric seconds indicationwith moon phase aperture at 6. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. R.A. 17???, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes"decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and allpositions, flat balance spring, index regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 45 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

For a note, see lot 95.