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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4775
"Papillon"
An extremely rare and very well-preserved yellow gold wristwatch with angled lugs
- Estimate
- CHF12,000 - 18,000€11,100 - 16,700$13,100 - 19,600
CHF15,120
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- 1955
- Reference No
- 4775
- Movement No
- 473'127
- Case No
- 327'913
- Model Name
- "Papillon"
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 11''', 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle
- Dimensions
- 40.5mm length and 21mm Width (middle of the case)
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This charming and extremely well-preserved Vacheron Constantin reference 4775 was originally sold at the fabled The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Constantin sale on April 3, 2005. Preserved in impressive condition, the case displays wide and angled flared lugs that give inspiration to the name "Papillon". A crisp hallmarks is visible between the lugs. Furthermore, the dial displays a beautiful hard enamel signature that remains raised and visible.
The "Papillon" is incredibly rare in its own right, and only very few examples have appeared on the market, no less in such crisp and original condition.
The "Papillon" is incredibly rare in its own right, and only very few examples have appeared on the market, no less in such crisp and original condition.
Provenance
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.