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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 135
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 459863, case No. 303739. Made in 1947. Fine 18K yellow gold water-resistant gentleman?s wristwatch with centre seconds.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,200 - 4,500 / USD 4,300 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back,concave lugs. D. Matte silvered, applied yellow gold Arabicnumerals, outer minutes and seconds track. Yellow gold hands,blued steel centre seconds hand. M. 12 1/2???, Cal. V454,rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, beryllium balance adjusted to tempera-tures,self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shockabsorber, micrometer adjustment to the regulator, dust cover.Dial, movement and case signed.Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |