Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 602
Vacheron & Constantin in Geneva, Charles Vacheron & Co, Successors, No. 129998, circa 1870. Very fine and rare, 18K gold hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 11,500
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with reeded band, the cover engraved with an escutcheon. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "flours de lys" hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, gold train of wheels, 16 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel helical balance spring with terminal curves and regulator. Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 14-35 |
Damaged To be restored |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 22-51 |
Later original Partially reprinted |