Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 16, 2014

LOT 206

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.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

HKD 41,000 - 58,000 / USD 5,400 - 7,500

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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 39 x 23 mm. THICKNESS 7.5 mm. Approx. Overall length 160 mm. An extremely expensive and highly fashionable watch in 1973, the epitome of 1970s design by one of the most respected watch houses - Vacheron Constantin. This is a watch that has strong statement appeal and can certainly be regarded as a classic of vintage chic.