Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 445
Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Chronometre Royal" No. 357653, case No. 204402, circa 1911. Fine 18K gold and enamel, keyless watch, in original brown leather fitted box.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Four body, massive, "bassine pincee", the bezel chased with foliage decoration, the back with chased floral decoration over a mauve ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matted silver, engine-turned with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 21-35 |
Period To be restored |
Movement: *1 |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 21-51 |
Period Partially reprinted |