| LOT 198 |
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| “Black Mystery” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 481605, case No. 313995, Ref. 3681. Made and sold in 1949. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with unusual hour and minute indication and a yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. |
| C. Three-body, solid, polished, gadrooned bezel. D. Black with applied gold round indexes, at the center, a flutedrevolving gold plate bearing the triangular yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9''' 458, rhodium plated, ”fausses côtes”decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 8 mm. |
Estimate: 14,000 CHF - 18,000 CHF
Estimate: 9,000 EUR - 12,000 EUR
Estimate: 12,000 USD - 15,000 USD
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| Chapter: 13 - Watches with Yellow Gold Cases |
| This is one of the most surprising designs produced by Vacheron Constantin. Called the “Mystery”, it was inspired by
the design of lot 38, in which circles are omnipresent, with a whimsical touch being added by the way in which the
time is shown. |
The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Constantin
03-04-2005 |
Sold including buyer's premium:
14,950 CHF |
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