DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, 60mm, sterling silver OF original HB&B case with silver cuvette, Hydrographic Services "HS2" mark with pheon and last four digits of mvt number on back, SW-SS, original silvered dial, fully capped lever escapement, 20J, fausses-côtes NI damascene mvt with gilt pheon, s#444750. Case is marked with "FFBA" logo for Fédération des Fabricants de Boites Argent of Biel (Bienne), registered in 1934 apparently in conjunction with Union Suisse des Fabricants de Boites de Montres (USFB), according to the Trade Mark Index. The HS2 marking designates a chronometer adjusted for isochronism in at least five positions, only HS1 being higher of higher rank with detent escapement. Gross weight of assembled watch 100.2 dwt (155.7 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; dial near mint, bezel rub concealed; hands mint; case shows very little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, clear marking detail; bow tight, crown shows little wear; excellent glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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