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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 149
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 395719, case No. 257873. Made in 1918, English import marks for 1939. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch with chronograph, instantaneous 30-minute register and outer tachometer scale.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 6,000 - 7,000 / USD 8,000 - 9,500
Sold: CHF 9,775
C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, concealed hinge.Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with black Breguetnumerals, outer tachometer scale calibrated for 1000 metres,30-minute register at 12, subsidiary seconds at 6. Gold "spade"hands. M. R.A. 19''', frosted gilt, 21 jewels, straight line leverescapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steelBreguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |