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Tiger's eye wristwatch, Vacheron Constantin, 1970s
Estimate
1,600 - 2,400 GBP
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Description
- Vacheron Constantin
- gold, tigers eye
The octagonal shaped dial set with a tiger's eye plaque and surmounted by faceted rock crystal, to a woven strap, length approximately 170mm, signed Vacheron Constantin, numbered, Swiss assay and maker's marks.
Condition
Please note that this watch was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Manual winding movement, working at the time of cataloguing. French export and Swiss import assay marks for 18 carat gold to reverse, further assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold on clasp, maker's mark for Vacheron Constantin. Dial signed Vacheron Constantin Genève, reverse numbered 461713 F. Tiger's eye golden brown, opaque, rock crystal colourless, transparent. Very minor chips to some edges of faceted rock crystal. Light scratches to metal surfaces consistent with wear. In good condition. Watch approximately 21 x 21mm including rock crystal and mount.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."