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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 47245/000G-8751
Patrimony 31-Day Retrograde
A very rare and attractive white gold wristwatch with day, retrograde date
Full-Cataloguing
- Vacheron’s “Les Complication” collection
- Inspired by vintage retrograde models
- Movement based on JLC with in-house retrograde module
- Release around 2000 as part of the “Les Complications” collection, the Patrimony 31-Day Retrograde is a modern revival of the complication with a modern touch. For a complication invented in the 18th century, Vacheron Constantin was amongst the first manufacturers to include a retrograde display in a wristwatch in the 1930s, most well-known for the "Don Pancho" delivered in 1940.
- Arched across the upper portion of the dial is the retrograde 31-day date display in a 1930s and 1940s inspired look. It is indicted by a skeletonized date hand, and flings back to the left after every month passes.
Produced in 18K white gold, the 37mm case features elegantly curved Art Deco-inspired lugs, a sweeping mid-case, and a stepped bezel. These elements confer a balanced presence on the wrist while the precious metal underscores the watch’s durability, as well as exclusivity.
- Encased in white gold, the watch operates on the cal. 1126/1. Originally derived from the Jaeger-LeCoultre cal. 889, the movement is fitted with a R31 in-house module, delivering a power reserve of up to 48 hours. A sub-dial at 6 o’clock indicates the day of the week.
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.