Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016

LOT 171

VACHERON CONSTANTIN REF. 47240 JUBILEE 240 AUTOMATIC WHITE GOLD Vacheron Constantin, Genève, "Jubilee 240", No. 840937, case No. 657946, Ref. 47240. Made in 1995 to commemorate the 240th anniversary of Vacheron & Constantin. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with 40-hour power reserve, date and a Vacheron Constantin 18K white gold double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin, setting pin and booklet.

HKD 39,000 - 56,000

USD 5,020 - 7,210 / CHF 4,960 - 7,145

Sold: HKD 68,750

Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, fluted curved teardrop lugs, sapphire crystal. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds at 6 and the days of the month at 2, sector for the up- and-down indication at 10. White gold feuille hands. Cal. 1127, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 45 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.


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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. 33 x 43 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm.