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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 35703
"Prestige de France 1972"
An extremely rare and attractive white gold two time zone wristwatch with diamond dial and bracelet
- Estimate
- $15,000 - 30,000
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- 1975
- Reference No
- 35703
- Movement No
- 648'245 & 648'248
- Case No
- 513'427
- Model Name
- "Prestige de France 1972"
- Material
- 18K white gold and diamonds
- Calibre
- Two manual calibers, 7'''- K1050, 20 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold polished and plated stitched links
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin link clasp
- Dimensions
- 21mm width x 42mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity, Extract from the Archives confirming production of the watch in 1975, presentation box and pouch.
Catalogue Essay
For the past forty years this shape has remained within the Vacheron Constantin collection, varying in size and proportions and later named “1972” in honor of the date of its launch.
The present lot is a flamboyant and rare example of the original Prestige de France models dating from the 1970s with a rare dual time function, fitted with two individual, high-grade movements. With a stunning, pave-set diamond dial, it's completed by a superb, pebble-texture white gold woven bracelet in absolutely pristine condition.
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.