890Σ︎
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 43060/000J
Audubon Birds of America – Long-billed Curlew
A very well-preserved, unworn, exquisite and attractive limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial signed Anita Porchet’s workshop, hinged caseback, warranty and presentation pouch, one of a limited edition of 10 pieces, made as tribute to Jean-Jacques Audubon’s “Birds of America: Long-billed Curlew”
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- Presented by the original owner, fresh-to-the-market
- Unworn condition with nice warm patina
- Cloisonné enamel dial depicting the long-billed curlew inspired by Jean-Jacques Audubon, with “AP” signature
The present timepiece is another example from the Vacheron Constantin Audubon “Birds of America” series. Out of the ten variations of cloisonné enamel birds, the present watch illustrates the long-billed curlew. This dial variation is one of the few Audubon watches that feature the whole scenic background, instead of featuring only the birds.
Working closely with the industry’s top enamellers, some of the enamel dials were made by Anita Porchet, while the present example with the “AP” signature at four o’clock suggests that the dial was made from Porchet’s atelier. Cloisonné enameling is one of the most difficult enamel techniques, only the best artisans can execute it flawlessly. The curlew has the longest downward-curving bill of all Northern American shorebirds, and it is depicted accurately in the cloisonné enamel dial, showing that artisans from Porchet’s workshop have grasped the art of the demanding enamel technique.
Offered in exceptional condition, this watch is unworn with its factory stickers still intact presented by its original owner. Fresh-to-the-market, this limited edition timepiece should not be overlooked by any enamel watch collector.
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.