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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 47650
Historiques Toledo 1952
An off catalog, rare and attractive white gold triple calendar wristwatch with moonphase indication with sapphire-set bezel and mother-pearl-dial
Full-Cataloguing
- Triple calendar
- Set with sapphires on the bezel and dial, with mother-of-pearl guilloché dial
- Was originally offered as an off catalog piece
- Extremely rare in this configuration with less than five made
The reference 47650 is part of the Toledo 1952 heritage line, echoing the style of the original Cioccolatone watches from the early 1950s, known for their cushion-shaped cases and triple calendar with moonphase dial layout. Focusing on clean lines and biomorphic shapes, the brand created a new aesthetic with this large, organic, square- shaped wristwatch with rounded stepped lugs and bezel, along with the slightly curved case.
This modern interpretation by Vacheron Constantin preserves this historical aesthetic with a completely fabulous attention to detail. The bezel is set with rarely seen blue sapphires, and the guilloché mother of pearl dial is also set with sapphires. To the best of our knowledge, the present watch is the only known in this configuration, making it an extremely exclusive timepiece. An off-catalog piece, one can imagine how exclusive the client was to be allocated the present timepiece.
Research with the manufacture shows that less than five examples were produced in this bezel and dial configuration, underscoring the rarity of the present watch.
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.