Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 504
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, REF. 4986 INDIRECT CENTER SECONDS ORIGINAL BOX YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 531082, case No. 360652, Ref. 4986. Made circa 1955. Very fine and rare, indirect center-seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by the original Vacheron & Constantin gold-tooled morocco box.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,500 - 21,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,700
Sold: CHF 3,000
Three-body, solid, polished, inclined stepped bezel, straight lugs, recessed winding crown, snap-on back with engraved dedication. Silvered with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer engraved dot minute divisions. Yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 1002, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, stamped with the seal of Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat,cold, isochronisms and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |