Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 07, 2015
LOT 203
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH ALUMINUM Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 456298, case No. 319075, Ref. 4348. Made for Canadian Aluminium Limited circa 1950. Very fine and rare, lightweight, aluminum keyless dress watch with aluminum movement and Breguet dial.
HKD 27,000 - 45,000
USD 3,400 - 5,700 / CHF 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: HKD 62,500
Three-body, "bassine", polished and brushed, the back with engraved dedication. Matte aluminum with applied polished aluminum Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, guilloche subsidiary seconds. Brushed aluminum Breguet hands. 17''' Cal. 439/7, aluminum, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.
| 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 |