Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 451
Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 490945, case No 320530, circa 1949. Fine and large, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 8,855
C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs. D. two-tone "guilloche" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, inner second graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 14-35 |
Damaged To be restored |
Movement: *1 |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-51 |
Very good Partially reprinted |