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Vacheron Constantin
A rare, heavy and attractive limited edition lacquered wooden presentation box with two compartments, numbered 1 out of a limited edition of 8 pieces, made for the Macau Mercator set
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- Made specially for the Macau Mercator watches
- Compartments for two watches
- Metal plate engraved with no. 1/8 limited edition number
To commemorate the Handover of Macau on 20th December 1999, Vacheron Constantin, in July, revealed two special ref. 43050 Mercator watches in yellow gold and platinum, fitted with a champlevé enamel dial depicting the map of the Southeast Chin region and Macau, as well as paying a tribute to the cartographic work by Gerardus Mercator.
Offered without reserve, this presentation box was made specially for the Mercator watches with two compartments for display. There is a metal plate engraved with the limited edition number, in this case it is engraved with no. 1, bearing great significance. The two Mercator watches in this auction, numbered 1 in their respective metals edition, truly make this box a desirable collectible that discerning collectors should not overlook to complete the lovable set.
In the event Lots xxx & xxx are all sold and purchased by the same paddle, the present box, Lot xxx, will be automatically withdrawn from the sale and all absentee and commission bids will be cancelled. Ownership of Lot xx will then be awarded to the successful purchaser of Lots xx & xxx.
In the event Lots xxx & xxx are not purchased by the same paddle, the present lot will be offered at auction, with no reserve.
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.