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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 376

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 501063, case No. 329365, circa 1951. Fine and unusual, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 4,232

C. three body, massive, polished, screwed case back, stepped bezel. D. "guilloche" gold with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton " gold hands. M. 12 1 / 2 " ' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 4-6

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-5-01

Fair

Poor

HANDS Original