Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 09, 2014

LOT 223

VACHERON REF. 6898 LADY'S WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, retailed by Tuerler, No. 606329, case No. 435960, Ref. 6898. Made circa 1960. Fine and elegant, thin, 18K white gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with an integral 18K white gold Vacheron & Constantin mesh bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

HKD 19,000 - 27,000 / CHF 2,200 - 3,100

Sold: USD 3,125

Two-body, solid, polished, bezel set with 42 round diamonds, snap on case back. Linen textured silver with applied white gold and black baton indexes. White gold baton hands. Cal. 1003, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium- plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 24 mm. THICKNESS 5 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.