Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 234
Vacheron & CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH ALUMINUM Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 497765, case No. 336491, Ref. 4348. Made in 1953. Very fine and rare aluminum keyless dress / pocket watch. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee (now void), and 2 hang tags (coin tag with movement number stamped)
USD 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 15,500 - 31,000 / CHF 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: USD 6,500
Three-body, "bassine," polished and brushed. Matte silver with applied polished Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminum Breguet hands. Cal. 439/7, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperature, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |