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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 56
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 459749, case No. 296929, Ref. 4218. Made in 1946. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with centre seconds.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,600 - 4,000 / USD 3,500 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Two-body, polished and brushed,rounded band, tear-drop lugs. D. Mattesilvered, applied pink gold faceted batonindexes, inner minute ring with dotmarkers. Pink gold "baton" hour andminute hands, blued steel centre se-condshand. M. 12 1/2''', Cal. V454,rhodiium-plated, "fausses cotes" decora-tion,17 jewels, straight line lever escape-ment,monometallic balance adjusted totemperatures, self-compensating Bre-guetbalance-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 |