Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005

LOT 106

?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.

HKD 125,000 - 165,000

EUR 13,000 - 17,000 / USD 16,000 - 21,000

Sold: HKD 172,500

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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 41 - 01