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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 88

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 453543, case No. 290829, circa 1944. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 2,000 - 2,400

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, overhanging teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-51

Good

Partially reprinted