VACHERON CONSTANTIN | A YELLOW GOLD OPENFACE WATCH, CIRCA 1915
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
A YELLOW GOLD OPENFACE WATCH,
CIRCA 1915
Dial: grey
Calibre: mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 377'742
Case: 18k yellow gold, cuvette hinged back
Case number: 234'464
Size: 44 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Condition Report:
The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The crystal with minor surface wear. The dial with minor tarnishing, particularly at 4 o'clock. The hands with very minor tarnishing. The case scattered with minor signs of wear, a very minor ding at 7 o'clock and 8 o'clock. The case back with signs of surface wear, visible with the naked eye. Otherwise the watch is in very good overall condition considering its age.
Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.
Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN
A YELLOW GOLD OPENFACE WATCH,
CIRCA 1915
Dial: grey
Calibre: mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 377'742
Case: 18k yellow gold, cuvette hinged back
Case number: 234'464
Size: 44 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Condition Report:
The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The crystal with minor surface wear. The dial with minor tarnishing, particularly at 4 o'clock. The hands with very minor tarnishing. The case scattered with minor signs of wear, a very minor ding at 7 o'clock and 8 o'clock. The case back with signs of surface wear, visible with the naked eye. Otherwise the watch is in very good overall condition considering its age.
Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.
Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
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