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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 49005/1
Les Complications
A fine and rare platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphase
- Estimate
- HK$175,000 - 320,000€19,300 - 35,200$22,400 - 41,000
HK$206,250
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- 1993
- Reference No
- 49005/1
- Movement No
- 831'837
- Case No
- 641'846
- Model Name
- Les Complications
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 1136 QP, 38 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Vacheron Constantin crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum Vacheron Constantin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38mm. Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by original Vacheron Constantin presentation box, produce literature and outer box, and Vacheron Constantin extract.
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Catalogue Essay
Vacheron Constantin’s “Les Complications” line was launched in the early 1990s and devoted to the mastery of complicated timepieces. The collection included minute repeating, tourbillon, perpetual calendar and skeletonized timepieces. It was the brands display of haute horlogerie and their superb technical expertise. The present platinum perpetual calendar chronograph is a superb example of the collection. The watch is well-preserved and has a classic modern appeal. The dial symmetry is perfect with four matching subsidiary dials, and a 38mm case with raised bezel that sits comfortably on the wear’s wrist. The watch offers a great value and history for all collectors.
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The 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.
Browse MakerKey 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.