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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 151
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 351827, case No. 395614, circa 1935. Fine and rare pink copper and burr-walnut desk timepiece in the form of a ship's helm.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 6,670
C. Circular burr-walnut housing, two-body circular copper case, brushed, with four terminals at 3, 6, 9, and 12,the uppermost incorporating the winding crown, inclined bezel. D. Pink, two-tone, black radial baton hour mark-ersand Arabic quarter-hour markers, outer minute track with triangular 15-minute divisions, subsidiary seconds.Blued steel "épée" hands. M. 19''', frosted gilt, 21 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, cutbimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature and platinum mean time adjustment screws, blued steelBreguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer adjustment to the regulator.Dial and movement signed, case numbered.Dim 114 x 49,5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |