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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 53
"Claw Lugs" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 491779, Ref. 4526, case No. 325338. Made in 1951. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with centre seconds.
CHF 4,500 - 6,500
EUR 3,000 - 4,200 / USD 4,000 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 8,970
C. Three-piece, polished, stepped clawlugs. D. Silvered, engine turned, outer giltdot minute markers, applied gold dot,baton and Arabic markers. Gold batonhour and minute hands, blued steelcentre seconds hand. M. 12 1/2''', Cal.P454/5B, rhodium-plated, "fausses cô-tes"decoration, 18 jewels, straight linelever escapement, monometallic balanceadjusted to heat, cold, isochronismand five positions, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring, shock absorber,swan-neck micrometer adjustment tothe regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |