Lot 1517
  • 1517

Vacheron Constantin, A LADY'S IMPRESSIVE AND MAGNIFICENT WHITE GOLD AND STEP CUT DIAMOND SET BRACELET WATCH CIRCA 1990 KALLA VAGUE NO 1

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1,000,000 - 1,600,000 HKD
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Description

  • A LADY'S IMPRESSIVE AND MAGNIFICENT WHITE GOLD AND STEP CUT DIAMOND SET BRACELET WATCH CIRCA 1990 KALLA VAGUE NO 1
  • DIAMETER 34 MM, LENGTH OVERALL 190 MM
• cal. 1015 manual winding jeweled nickel lever movement, mono-metallic balance • pavé diamond set dial with 72 cut diamonds, Dauphine hands • 18k white gold case with back secured by 4 screws • case and movement signed • with an 18k white gold and 367 step cut diamond set VC bracelet and clasp 

Condition

Rare and Collectable! Manual winding movement running while cataloguing. Diamond set dial looks impressive and clean. Diamonds appear in nice colours and sizes, totalling 43.67 carats. Case, bracelet and clasp appears in almost unused condition and case back engraving (No. 1 Vague Kalla de Vacheron Constantin Geneva) is crisp and retains its original definition, case band and clasp with some minor signs of wear but this is hardly noticeable and can be polished easily. Hallmarks are clear. Overall the watch is in excellent condition. Movement 706625 Case 614906.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Certificate.

Set with 439 swirling step-cut diamonds, weighing an impressive 43.67 carats, this stunning lady's watch embodies the exquisite craftsmanship of Vacheron Constantin's Kalla series.

A rare piece, it is believed that fewer than 10 pieces were produced. The present example is numbered 1.