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  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: Circa 2003
    Reference No: 47245
    Movement No: 887'335
    Case No: 767'714
    Model Name: Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date
    Material: 18k white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, 1126/1, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Vacheron Constantin crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle
    Dimensions: 37 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    Introduced to the market in the year 2000, the present watch reference 47245 was the very first wristwatch fitted with a retrograde date manufactured by Vacheron Constantin. The retrograde mechanism is gracefully displayed on the dial, with the fluted lugs and classic, elegant white gold case. This watch powerfully affirms the company's pursuit of harmonious proportions and demonstrates the outstanding expertise.

  • Artist Biography

    Vacheron Constantin

    Swiss • 1755

    The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.

    Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.

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Ref. 47245
A fine white gold calendar wristwatch with retrograde date

Circa 2003
37 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$80,000 - 120,000 

Sold for HK$87,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE

Hong Kong Auction 1 December 2015 11am