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VACHERON CONSTANTIN Ref. 4111 No. 422590 / 267133
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN Ref. 4111 No. 422590 / 267133
See original version (French)
Estimate €50,000 - €80,000
Voluntary lot
Description
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Ref. 4111
No. 422590 / 267133
Circa 1940
18k yellow gold (750) wrist chronograph
Case: cushion-shaped, rectangular pushers, signed
Dial: silvered, 2 sub-dials for 30-minute at 3 o’clock and seconds at 9 o’clock, ‘stick’ hour markers, Arabic numerals at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, external railway-track minute and 1/5th-second scale, 1000-base tachymeter scale, signed
Movement: mechanical cal. R.A. 13 ''' (295), 19 jewels, bimetallic balance wheel, signed
Dimensions: 33 x 39 mm
Gross weight: 46.24 g.
Includes: an extract from the Vacheron & Constantin Archives confirming the date of manufacture as 1940
Provenance: passed down to the current owner
An 18k yellow gold manual-winding chronograph wristwatch with sub-dials and a tachymeter scale. Accompanied by an extract from the Vacheron & Constantin Archives confirming the date of manufacture as 1940.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement and chronograph function operational at the time of catalogue compilation. Well-preserved. Case in good condition, slight discolouration of the gold visible on the middle (storage patina), slightly polished. Dial in good condition, having been cleaned; a few imperfections (material loss) visible at 11 o’clock and between 6 and 7 o’clock, as well as around the edges of the sub-dials. Scratches and slight material loss visible on the minute hand; oxidation visible on the sub-dial hands.
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 watch 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 presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement and chronograph functions operational at the time of cataloguing. Well-preserved overall condition. Case in good condition, with slight discolouration of the gold visible on the case band (‘coffre’ patina), lightly polished. Dial in good overall condition, having been cleaned, with a few visible imperfections (loss of material) at 11 o’clock and between 6 and 7 o’clock, as well as around the periphery of the sub-dials. Scratches and slight loss of material are visible on the minute hand; oxidation is visible on the sub-dial hands.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No warranty is provided regarding 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 have the water resistance checked. Any information regarding restoration, accidents or condition remains subject to the personal assessment of prospective buyers. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or accidents 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 should be considered approximate.
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