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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 43060/000J
Audubon Birds of America - Roseate Spoonbill
A “new-old-stock”, unworn and exquisite limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial signed by Muriel Sechaud, warranty and presentation pouch, one of a limited edition of 10 pieces, made in tribute to Jean-Jacques Audubon’s “Birds of America: Roseate Spoonbill”
- Estimate
- HK$200,000 - 400,000€22,100 - 44,200$25,600 - 51,300
HK$406,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 1998
- Reference No
- 43060/000J
- Movement No
- 861’331
- Case No
- 693’240
- Model Name
- Audubon Birds of America - Roseate Spoonbill
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 1120/2, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin undated warranty stamped Prince Jewellery and Watch Co., Geneva seal certificate, product literature, presentation pouch and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Vacheron Constantin Audubon “Birds of America” is a delightful watch that invites us to step back, take a deep breath and appreciate crafts that require time and patience. Among the ten variations, the present “Roseate Spoonbill” is one of the only 3 “Audubons” with a whole scenic background, instead of featuring only the birds. The cloisonné enamel of the present example was drawn by Muriel Sechaud in 1998, as signed on the dial.
Enamellists like Muriel Sechaud are celebrated as there are only very few of them After mass-produced quartz movements decimated Switzerland’s mechanical-watch industry in the 1970s, miniature enamel painting and other related artistic skills nearly became extinct. The few artists still working, including Suzanne Rohr and Muriel Sechaud, labored alone, supported by old-line brands.
The dial is not the only work of art in this watch, the movement, hidden behind a hinged back, opens to reveal a beautifully finished movement bearing the prestigious Geneva seal. The rotor of the extra slim calibre 1120/2 has furthermore been elegantly skeletonized and engraved. Preserved in “new-old-stock” condition and as one of limited edition of 10 pieces, the present timepiece is a physical proof that haute horlogerie and art can be one.
Enamellists like Muriel Sechaud are celebrated as there are only very few of them After mass-produced quartz movements decimated Switzerland’s mechanical-watch industry in the 1970s, miniature enamel painting and other related artistic skills nearly became extinct. The few artists still working, including Suzanne Rohr and Muriel Sechaud, labored alone, supported by old-line brands.
The dial is not the only work of art in this watch, the movement, hidden behind a hinged back, opens to reveal a beautifully finished movement bearing the prestigious Geneva seal. The rotor of the extra slim calibre 1120/2 has furthermore been elegantly skeletonized and engraved. Preserved in “new-old-stock” condition and as one of limited edition of 10 pieces, the present timepiece is a physical proof that haute horlogerie and art can be one.
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.