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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 444

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 393585, case No. 241885, sold in May 1924. Fine 18K gold keyless watch, accompanied by the original extract of the certificate.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,530

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with the monogram: "B.M.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the name of the original owner. D. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals, inner red Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 14-35

Damaged

To be restored

Movement: *1

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 22-51

Later original

Partially reprinted