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Vacheron Constantin
A very rare and unusual three-colour gold, ruby and sapphire-set bracelet watch with concealed dial
- Estimate
- HK$62,000 - 100,000
HK$75,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 1940
- Movement No
- 466'254
- Case No
- 301'316
- Material
- 18k three-colour gold, rubies and sapphires
- Calibre
- Mechanical, V153, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18k yellow gold <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> bracelet, 172 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> concealed clasp stamped <em>V&C</em>
- Dimensions
- 35 mm. wide
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
When Vacheron Constantin was established, watch and jewelry making were closely linked, delicately crafted in gold, watch cases were often embellished with gem stones. The present bracelet watch is a rare example and the dial is concealed beneath a gem-set flower. It is also interesting to note that the dial, case and bracelet is all stamped for Vacheron and Constantin.
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.