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Vacheron Constantin

Ref. 43050/000J

Mercator

An avant-garde and vibrant yellow gold prototype wristwatch with retrograde hours and minutes, polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting part of Switzerland, certificate of origin and presentation box, part of a unique 7 piece prototype series

CHF20,000 - 40,000
€20,800 - 41,600
$22,800 - 45,700
CHF76,200
Lot Details
Vacheron Constantin
1994
43050/000J
798'182
656'822, Prototype N°3
Mercator
18K yellow gold
Automatic, cal. 1120/2, 36 jewels
Leather
18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp
36mm in Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin dated December 21st, 1994, confirming the present timepiece to be the 3rd out of 7 prototypes made and uniquely depicting the "Suisse Romande" region, product literature, loupe, fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging.

Further Details

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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