Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...
New York, Grand Havana Room, May 13, 1999
LOT 212
Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Tourbillon No. 23, 1990's. Extremely fine and rare, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with twin-barrel, one minute Tourbillon and 42 hours power reserve indication.
USD 50,000 - 60,000
Sold: USD 57,500
C. three body, massive, polished, transparent back, lapidated straight lugs, sapphire crystal. D. "Clous de Paris" 18K gold with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, on the 6, aperture showing the double barrel and Tourbillon device in polished steel carriage, on the 12, up-and-down indication. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13 ' / 2 '" - Cal. 1780, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: *1 |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |