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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 157
?Prestige de la France? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 659347, case No. 514656, No. 061. Made in 1972 to mark the occasion of Vacheron Constantin receiving the ?Prestige de la France? award on 23 June 1972. Fine and rare, asymmetric and curved, 18K white gold mid-sized gentleman?s wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K white and yellow gold deployant clasp.
CHF 6,500 - 8,500
EUR 4,000 - 5,500 / USD 5,500 - 7,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished andbrushed, case back engraved "Prestigede la France", hooded lugs, windingcrown with a cabochon sapphire.D. Matte black. White gold "dauphine"hands. M. Cal. 7''' 1050/3, rhodium-plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, 20jewels, lateral lever escapement, free-sprungGyromax balance adjusted toheat, cold, isochronism and five posi-tions,self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 18 x 38 mm. Thickness: 6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6-14 |
Good Slightly oxidized Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |