23Σ
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 47245
Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date
A fine white gold calendar wristwatch with retrograde date
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 120,000
HK$87,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 2003
- Reference No
- 47245
- Movement No
- 887'335
- Case No
- 767'714
- Model Name
- Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, 1126/1, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> buckle
- Dimensions
- 37 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Introduced to the market in the year 2000, the present watch reference 47245 was the very first wristwatch fitted with a retrograde date manufactured by Vacheron Constantin. The retrograde mechanism is gracefully displayed on the dial, with the fluted lugs and classic, elegant white gold case. This watch powerfully affirms the company's pursuit of harmonious proportions and demonstrates the outstanding expertise.
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.