102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 477
LeCoultre Watches Co., Swiss / Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, "Galaxy Mystery", Movement No. 1342283, Case No. 64648, Ref. 615-208, Cal. K480/CW, 33 mm, circa 1950
A rare vintage diamond-set wristwatch with "mystery" dial, made exclusively for the American market
Case: 14k white gold, push back with signature. Dial: silvered, revolving disc with applied diamond hour and minute indexes.
In the 1950s a collaboration of LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin launched this unique timepiece on the market. The names of both brands are engraved in the caseback. The "Galaxy Mystery" came in a 14K gold case and was solely aimed at the American market; several versions were available, all of them extremely attractive.
A rare vintage diamond-set wristwatch with "mystery" dial, made exclusively for the American market
Case: 14k white gold, push back with signature. Dial: silvered, revolving disc with applied diamond hour and minute indexes.
In the 1950s a collaboration of LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin launched this unique timepiece on the market. The names of both brands are engraved in the caseback. The "Galaxy Mystery" came in a 14K gold case and was solely aimed at the American market; several versions were available, all of them extremely attractive.
Sold
estimated
2.500—3.500 €
Price realized
2.800 €