Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 457

VACHERON CONSTANTIN, METIERS D'ART, FLOWERS Vacheron Constantin, Genève, "Métiers d'Art Les Univers Infinis". No. 05/20, case No. 1226915, Ref. 86222. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with enamel dial and an 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

HKD 160,000 - 240,000 / USD 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 42,500

. Two-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, crown with embossed Maltese cross, sapphire crystals. 18K white gold engraved with champlevé enamel depicting green and brown flowers, outermost baton index on a plain reserve. White gold skeletonized alpha hands. Cal. 2460 SC, rhodium-plated, stamped with the Geneva Quality Seal, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 9 mm.