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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 43060/000J-8626
Audubon Birds of America – Snowy Egret
A very well-preserved, exquisite and attractive limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial signed by Muriel Séchaud, hinged caseback, warranty and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 10 pieces, made as tribute to Jean-Jacques Audubon’s “Birds of America: Snowy Egret”
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- Presented by the original owner, fresh-to-the-market
- Very well-preserved condition with nice thin patina
- Cloisonné enamel dial depicting the snowy egret inspired by Jean-Jacques Audubon, with “M. Séchaud 98” signature
Inspired by Jean-Jacques Audubon’s “Bird’s of America”, Vacheron Constantin released 10 watches depicting ten different birds, in a total of 100 limited edition pieces, paying tribute to the artist. This is another brilliant example depicting the small heron – snowy egret.
Amongst the elite contemporary enamellists that Vacheron Constantin works with, Anita Porchet and Muriel Séchaud could be regarded as two of the most recognizable names. The present timepiece is seen with the “M. Séchaud 98” signature between 5 and 6 o’clock, suggesting that this delicate cloisonné enamel dial was crafted by the enamellist in 1998. Illustrated with a full scenic background, the small snowy egret is seen standing on its contrasting yellow feet in the middle of the dial peeking afar. The snowy egret was slaughtered for its plumes in the 19th century, when Audubon published his book. Now, thanks to active protection measures, the bird has grown rapidly in its numbers.
Housed within the yellow gold is the ultra-thin self-winding cal. 1120/2, stamped with the proud Geneva Seal, proving its outstanding quality in the mechanical details. The movement is fitted with a skeletonized self-winding rotor featuring the Maltese cross and hand-engraved details throughout. Offered in very well-preserved condition, the watch has been kept in its original owner’s collection with its factory stickers still intact, accompanied by its full accessories. This is truly a fascinating piece of exceptional craftsmanship and fine watchmaking that shall not be overlooked.
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.