Oct 30, 2024 12:00 EST
Important Jewelry
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Vacheron Constantin Gentleman's Gold and Diamond '222' Wristwatch, Ref. 222
18 kt., automatic, round gold-tone dial, applied white gold single-cut diamond markers, gold-tone dauphine hands, minute indicators, sweep seconds, date aperture, sapphire crystal, diamond-set bezel, brushed finish, dial diameter ap. 33.5 mm., tonneau-shaped case diameter ap. 42 x 34 mm., tapered brushed bar link bracelet applied with elongated hexagonal panels of small round diamonds ap. 2.85 cts., deployant clasp with flip-lock, dial, movement, case and clasp signed Vacheron Constantin, case and serial no. 557977, partially obscured, circa 1977, reverse of case with personal engraving, ap. 101.8 dwts. gross. Length 7 1/4 inches. With signed travel pouch and service paperwork.
In 1977, Vacheron Constantin celebrated its 222nd anniversary of continuous watch manufacturing by releasing the '222' watch. This model was produced in a limited edition: 500 pieces in stainless steel, 100 pieces in a two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold, and 150 pieces in yellow gold, like the one shown here.
Sold for $54,400
Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
18 kt., automatic, round gold-tone dial, applied white gold single-cut diamond markers, gold-tone dauphine hands, minute indicators, sweep seconds, date aperture, sapphire crystal, diamond-set bezel, brushed finish, dial diameter ap. 33.5 mm., tonneau-shaped case diameter ap. 42 x 34 mm., tapered brushed bar link bracelet applied with elongated hexagonal panels of small round diamonds ap. 2.85 cts., deployant clasp with flip-lock, dial, movement, case and clasp signed Vacheron Constantin, case and serial no. 557977, partially obscured, circa 1977, reverse of case with personal engraving, ap. 101.8 dwts. gross. Length 7 1/4 inches. With signed travel pouch and service paperwork.
Notes:
In 1977, Vacheron Constantin celebrated its 222nd anniversary of continuous watch manufacturing by releasing the '222' watch. This model was produced in a limited edition: 500 pieces in stainless steel, 100 pieces in a two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold, and 150 pieces in yellow gold, like the one shown here.
The movement is currently running, but not guaranteed to be in working order. Cal. 1120, 35J.
Case diameter 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 inches. Bezel diameter 1 1/4 inches. Bracelet width 15/16 to 5/8 inch.
Reverse engraved by hand "I Love You More Today Then Yesterday, But Less Then Tomorrow."
Reconditioned by Vacheron & Constantin June 5, 2024: Refinished and replaced hands and crystal. Service fee $4,835.14.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
Auction: Important Jewelry, Oct 30, 2024
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Diamonds Dazzled at the Important Jewelry Auction on October 30, 2024
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Diamond Ring Achieves $610,100 as Two-Day Total Tops $5.6 Million!
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
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NEW YORK, NY – Diamonds dazzled at Doyle's auction of Important Jewelry on October 30, 2024 as a global audience of bidders drove exceptional results! The auction followed a sale in the Fine Jewelry category on October 29 that also saw intense competition, leading to a two-day total that topped $5.6 million!
Highlighting the October 31 sale was a stunning platinum and diamond ring featuring an asscher-cut diamond weighing 21.37 carats, H color, VS2 clarity, estimated at $350,000-550,000 that achieved $610,100. Signed Fred Leighton, the ring was property of an Important Private Collection.
From the Collection of Irving & Joan Getz was a platinum and diamond ring centering an emerald-cut diamond of 9.83 carats, H color, VVS2 clarity, that sold to a Southern collector for $203,700, surpassing its $125,000-175,000 estimate.
Colored diamonds featured a ring from the Collection of a Palm Beach Lady set with a Fancy Yellow diamond weighing 10.81 carats, VVS2 clarity, that doubled its $60,000-80,000 estimate, selling for $140,200.
Jewelry set with colored gemstones was highlighted by a Van Cleef and Arpels sapphire and diamond necklace that realized $191,000, far exceeding its estimate of $100,000-150,000. Property of a Pacific Northwest Family, the glamorous, circa 1980s necklace was purchased by an overseas buyer.
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