$12,000
Malte Dual Time Regulator Vacheron Constantin, Genève, "Malte Dual Time Regulator,” Chronometer, No. 909352, case No. 733222, Ref. 42005J. Made circa 2003. Very fine, two time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with regulator dial, date and an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle. Four-body, solid, polished, hinged cover over transparent case back, push button on the band to adjust the 2nd time zone, fluted geometrical-shaped lugs, sapphire crystals. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals for the outer minute indication, at 6 subsidiary seconds and date, at 9 subsidiary guilloche 24-hour dial for the 2nd time zone, at 12 subsidiary hour dial with painted radial Roman numerals and indexes. White gold épée and lozenge hands. Cal. 1206, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2009-03-05