172,500 HKD
“The Americas” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 430407, case No. 280411, Ref. 4217. Made in 1943. Very fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman’s wristwatch with "cloisonné" enamel dial. Three-body, solid, polished, overhangingconcave lugs. Gold, with polychrome"cloisonné" enamel representingThe Americas on a black ground withcompass, yellow gold faceted indexes.Yellow gold "bâton" hands. Cal. 9’’’K453/38W, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes"decoration, 17 jewels, straight linelever escapement, beryllium balancewith timing screws, adjusted to temperatures,shock-absorber, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometerregulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-07-10
