Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Geneva, Nov 10, 2019
LOT 423
VACHERON CONSTANTIN, REF. 4823, CLOISONNE ENAMEL
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
HKD 320,000 - 480,000 / USD 40,000 - 60,000
Sold: CHF 67,500
A very fine and extremely rare, manual wind, 18k yellow gold centre-seconds cloisonné enamel wristwatch.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin
Reference 4823
Year Sold in December 1953 to Vacheron New York
Movement No. 495801
Calibre P454/5B
Case No. 333098
Bracelet Gold plated AW buckle
Diameter 36 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
Provenance: Antiquorum, The Art of Vacheron Constantin, November 13, 1994, lot 257. Part of an extremely small series, these watches featuring cloisonné enamel dials made by Beyeler were all sold to New York in 1953. Only 4 pieces have ever appeared at auction all with consecutive movement numbers. Movement 495801- Antiquorum November 1994, Lot 257 Movement 495802- Antiquorum October 1995, Lot 724 Movement 495803- Christies June 2012, Lot 120 Movement 495804- Sothebys December 2011, Lot 158