Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: 2008 Reference No: 86020 Movement No: 5'149'076 Case No: 1'149'486 Model Name: Patrimony Contemporaine Retrograde Day-Date Material: Platinum Calibre: Automatic, 2460, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Black Vacheron Constantin crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Vacheron Constantin buckle Dimensions: 42.5 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin and Guarantee Certificate confirming production of the present watch in 2008, Watch Rate Certificate, setting pin and instruction manual.
Catalogue Essay
The present watch is part of a limited edition of 35 pieces only, made to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Cortina Watch.
Encased in platinum, the watch features two retrograde arches for the day and the date on the dial with opaline ruthenium finish. This sophisticated watch is equipped with an in-house caliber 2460 that is stamped with the Geneva seal, which further confirms the craftsmanship and durability of this watch.
The 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.
Ref. 86020 A fine and rare platinum limited edition bi-retrograde wristwatch with day and date, made to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Cortina Watch
2008 42.5 mm. diameter Case, dial and movement signed