9 - VACHERON & CONSTANTIN: 18K YELLOW GOLD, CONVERTED POCKET WATCH An early 18k yellow gold manual-wind wristwatch, converted from a pocket watch, with richly decorated gilt dial and subsidiary seconds.

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN: 18K YELLOW GOLD, CONVERTED POCKET WATCH An early 18k yellow gold manual-wind wristwatch, converted from a pocket watch, with richly decorated gilt dial and subsidiary seconds. Year: Circa late 19th, early 20th century Dial: Gilt dial with finely engraved floral decoration to the centre, stylised black Arabic numerals, outer railway minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued steel hands, signed VACHERON & CONSTANTIN GENÈVE. Calibre: Vacheron & Constantin manual-wind pocket watch movement, gilt finish, jewelled lever escapement, signed and numbered 327928. Case: 18k yellow gold pocket watch case later converted for wrist wear, with added wire lugs, hinged case back and inner cuvette, signed Vacheron & Constantin Genève, case numbered 197123, Swiss hallmarks. Diameter: Approx. 30 mm Gross Weight: Approx. 29.8 g Bracelet/Strap: Later black suede strap with gold-plated pin buckle, adjustable. Signature: Dial, movement and inner case. Accessories: None. Condition Report: Overall grade: Good, considering age. Case: Surface scratches, scuffs and wear consistent with considerable age and use. The original pocket watch case has been subsequently converted for wrist wear with added lugs. Dial: Attractive original-style gilt dial showing age-related wear. Engraved central decoration remains well defined. Glass: Surface scratches and wear consistent with age. Movement: Running at the time of cataloguing; not tested for timekeeping. Movement displays age-related wear and marks consistent with its period. Bracelet/Strap: Later black suede strap with signs of wear. Later gold-plated pin buckle. Crown: with surface wear. Running at the time of cataloguing. Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense. We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such, timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. All lots are sold as is, without any representation or warranty as to their condition or function. Condition Reports are provided for guidance only and may not refer to all imperfections, restorations, or replacements. Prospective buyers are responsible for ensuring they are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot before bidding. Although Adam’s endeavours to note any replacement parts in our Condition Reports, we cannot confirm that each component is original, or that any replacements are made using original manufacturer parts.