105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 236

Vacheron Constantin / LeCoultre Watches Inc.
Diamond Royale "Galaxy Mystery"

A rare vintage diamond-set wristwatch with "mystery" dial, made exclusively for the American market. In December 2020 the watch was given a general overhaul by Jaeger-LeCoultre - with later Jaeger-LeCoultre box and Jaeger-LeCoultre extract from the archives

Sold

estimated
2.7004.000 €
Price realized
4.700 €
specific features
Case
14 K white gold, push back with signature.
Dial
Two-tone silvered, transparent revolving discs with applied diamonds, diamond indexes for hour and minute display.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.64648
Ref.615-208
Cal.K480/CW
Diam.33,5 mm
Circa1958
Ctry.Switzerland


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 14 K gold case and was solely aimed at the American market; several versions were available, all of them extremely attractive.