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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 33115
A rare white gold skeletonised wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$70,000 - 90,000
HK$81,250
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 1997
- Reference No
- 33115
- Movement No
- 790'216
- Case No
- 662'044
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 1003, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> buckle stamped with the <em>Maltese Cross</em>
- Dimensions
- 33 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> International Warranty dated 1 October 1997.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The first known Vacheron Constantin movement to be skeletonized dates back to 1924, where the firm's master engravers decorated the movement by hand to highlight the functional beauty of the mechanism.
The present watch is a rare example of a skeletonized wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin and displays a degree of sophistication and watchmaking know-how at the famous Geneva firm.
The present watch is a rare example of a skeletonized wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin and displays a degree of sophistication and watchmaking know-how at the famous Geneva firm.
Literature
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.
Browse MakerKey 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.