Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 259
VACHERON CONSTANTIN DUAL TIME ZONE Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Ref. 7876, case No. 523773. Made in 1978. Fine and unusual, two-time-zone, 18K yellow gold gentleman`s wristwatch with two movements and an integrated 18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin band.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 21,000 - 37,000 / USD 2,600 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 3,125
Two-body, polished and brushed, flat rounded bezel, two winding crowns for the two time zones, downturned lugs. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold and black baton indexes for both time indications. Yellow gold baton hands. Caliber 1050/B for both movements, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to isochronism, heat, cold and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movements signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |