Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
?The Americas? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 430407, case No. 280411, Ref. 4217. Made in 1943. Very fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with "cloisonné" enamel dial.
C. Three-body, solid, polished, overhangingconcave lugs. D. Gold, with polychrome"cloisonné" enamel representingThe Americas on a black ground withcompass, yellow gold faceted indexes.Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9???K453/38W, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes"decoration, 17 jewels, straight linelever escapement, beryllium balancewith timing screws, adjusted to temperatures,shock-absorber, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometerregulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 41 - 01 |