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Geneva, May 15, 2005
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 395716, case No. 257870, made for F. Uhlmann - Eyraud S.A. Made in 1930. Very fine 18K gold keyless single button chronograph pocket watch.
C. Four-body, "bassine", curved polished cuvette, polished band,hinged back with engraved foliate monogram. Hinged goldcuvette with dedication inscription. D. Two-tone silvered andbrushed, outer minutes and seconds divisions and Arabic fiveminutes and seconds markers, black bâton hour markers,subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register. Gold hour, minuteand subsidiary seconds hand, blued steel chronograph andregister hands. M. R.A. 19??? 73 chronographe, frosted gilt,brushed steel chronograph work activated by a single button inthe crown, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cutbimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balancespring, regulator with swan neck micrometer adjustment.Dial, movement, case and cuvette signed.Diam. 53 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 10 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |