5,000 CHF
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, REF. 7397 Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, “Automatic”, No. 598690, Ref. 7397. Made circa 1970. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, centerseconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back,brushed bezel. Satiné silver, “sunburst”, with applied yellow gold baton indexes and date aperture. Yellow gold bâton hands. Cal. K 1072/1, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality hallmark, rhodiumplated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and fi ve positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold-edge rotor with ruby roller bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness. 11 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2012-11-11