Geneva, May 11, 2024
LOT 73
VACHERON CONSTANTIN, SWITZERLAND, REF. 4838, CHRONOMETRE ROYAL, CHRONOMETRE ROYAL WITH HACKING SECONDS, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 34,700 - 52,000 / USD 4,500 - 6,700 / EUR 4,100 - 6,200
Sold: CHF 11,250
A very fine and rare, 18k gold, manual wind chronometer wristwatch with center seconds and hacking seconds
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-40 |
Good Slightly repolished |
Movement: 3-6-8* |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, Switzerland
Model CHRONOMETRE ROYAL
Reference 4838
Year Circa 1953
Movement No. 508627
Case No. 335573
Bracelet 18K yellow gold buckle
Diameter 34 mm.
Caliber P1008/BS, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism.
Signature Dial, case and movement