Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 20, 2016

LOT 241

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN REF. 6506 VERY THIN YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 558577, case No. 378875, Ref. 6506. Made in 1965. Very fine, extra-flat, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 1,800 - 2,400

HKD 14,000 - 19,000 / CHF 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,000

Two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold bâton hands. Cal. 1003, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 33 mm. THICKNESS 4 mm.