Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 10, 2013

LOT 258

VACHERON CONSTANTIN - LADY'S GOLD, EBONY & LAPIS BRACELET WATCH - ORIGINAL RECEIPT Vacheron Constantin, Genève, movement No. 648429, case No. 483123, Ref. 1266. Made in 1973, sold on December 6th, 1973 for 10,000 Swiss Francs. Very fine and elegant, oblong 18K yellow gold and ebony inlaid lady's wristwatch with lapis lazuli dial and an integral 18K gold and ebony inlaid oblong-link bracelet. Accompanied by the original Vacheron Constantin sales receipt and a Certificate of Authenticity dated 2005.

Two-body, rectangular curved with rounded corners, polished and brushed, inlaid with a band of ebony, single lugs, the bracelet with marine small links and large gold and ebony inlaid links to coordinate with the watch, back with two screws, concealed winding crown. Lapis lazuli. Gold and white painted baton hands. Cal. 1050B, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, flat balance spring, shock absorber micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 39 x 23 mm.