Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 15, 2015

LOT 100

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN REF. 15207 PRESTIGE DE LA FRANCE YELLOW GOLD & DIAMONDS Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No. 534847, Ref. 15207, III series 133. Made in 1978 to mark the occasion of Vacheron Constantin receiving the "Prestige de la France" award on 23 June 1972. Fine and rare, asymmetric and curved, 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

USD 3,500 - 5,500

HKD 27,000 - 43,000 / CHF 3,500 - 5,500

Sold: USD 4,375

Two-body, solid, polished, case back engraved "Prestige de la France," hooded lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystal. Satine champagne. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. K 1050/B, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 20 jewels, lateral lever escapement, free-sprung Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 18 x 37 mm. THICKNESS 6 mm.