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VACHERON CONSTANTIN Ref. 4331 No. 455387 / 290714
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN Ref. 4331 No. 455387 / 290714
See original version (French)
Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
Voluntary lot
Description
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Ref. 4331
No. 455387 / 290714
Circa 1946
18k yellow gold (750) wristwatch
Case: round, cow-horn lugs, clipped caseback, signed
Dial (rear): champagne-coloured, Roman numeral hour markers and applied indices, off-centre seconds, signed
Movement: mechanical cal. 9''458, signed
Diameter: 31 mm
Gross weight: 32.80 g.
We would like to thank Vacheron Constantin Heritage for their kind collaboration.
An 18k yellow gold manual-winding wristwatch with a service dial.
With our sincere thanks to Vacheron Constantin Heritage for their kind collaboration.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement operational at the time of catalogue compilation. In good condition. Case shows some minor scratches from wear. Well-preserved service dial; slight oxidation visible on the hour markers (not original, added later). A few very slight imperfections visible on the dial at 3 o’clock. Non-original gold-plated metal clasp (unsigned). Servicing recommended.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the item remains subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items on offer may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.
*We advise potential buyers that straps made from the hide of protected species are displayed but not sold with the watches. Artcurial reserves the right to remove these straps in the event of importation.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement operational at the time of cataloguing. Well-preserved overall condition. Case with a few light surface scratches from use. Dial well preserved; a later replacement dial with slight oxidation visible on the hour markers (non-original, replaced during servicing). A few very minor imperfections visible on the dial at 3 o’clock. Non-original, unsigned gold-plated metal buckle. Servicing recommended.
Please note that all watches are sold “as is”.” No warranty is given regarding the working condition of the watch. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to verify the water resistance of the watch. Any references to restoration, accident, or condition remain subject to the buyer’s personal judgement. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not imply that an item is free from defects. All items offered for sale may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and are approximate.
*Please note that straps made from materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (e.g. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to dispatch.
See original version (French)
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