An 18 Karat Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Vacheron & Constantin, Circa 1949,
35.00 mm case diameter, 11.70 mm case and crystal thickness, matte silver dial signed VACHERON CONSTANTIN, applied gilt Roman and baton numerals, outer telemeter chapter ring, rose baton hands with central blued steel chronograph seconds hand, subdial at 3 o'clock for chronograph minutes, subdial at 9 o'clock for seconds, polished three piece case, snap on case back, Cal. V492 manual wind 19 jewel rhodium plated movement with fausses côtes finish adjusted to temperature, maroon tapered alligator strap, 18 karat yellow gold deployant clasp signed CARTIER.
Estimate $ 15,000-20,000
The watch winds, sets and runs but has not been timed for accuracy. The chronograph seconds and subdial progress correctly.
The crystal has scattered superficial scratches visible, the dial appears original to the best of our knowledge, there is a scuff just below GENEVE and scattered minor scratches, the painted numerals are clear and distinct, the applied numerals and hands show very minor areas of discoloration under 10X magnification. The bezel, lugs and case back show even, minor wear consisting of superficial scratches, the Swiss hallmark on the outer band near 9 o'clock is sharp and deeply stamped. The later strap shows little to no wear, the underside showing remnants of a decal, the deployant clasp shows even wear consisting of superficial scratches.