Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 63
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN POCKET WATCH ALUMINUM Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 482135, case No. 307853, Ref. 4348. Made for Canadian Aluminium Limited circa 1950. Very fine and rare, lightweight, aluminum keyless dress watch with aluminum movement and Breguet dial. Accompanied by the original fitted box, "votre montre Aluminium" instruction booklet and hang tag.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,000 - 6,000
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, 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: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |