Vacheron Constantin - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X Hong Kong Friday, July 10, 2020 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: Circa 2018
    Reference No: 3110V/000A-B425
    Movement No: 5’392’418
    Case No: 1’389’934
    Model Name: Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 4400/1, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Further accompanied by Vacheron Constantin certificate dated 2nd February 2018 stamped Oriental Watch Co. LTD., service mondial, hang tags, USB drive, tool box, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 2017, Vacheron Constantin set out to revive their iconic triple calendar wristwatches from the 1940’s, and of course, their inspiration was the ref. 4240. With taste and trends ever-changing in the contemporary world of horology, the firm’s decision was to go back to their roots and recreate one of the most iconic calendar watches of the 20th century by the firm. Introduced at SIHH, the new Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendrier encased only in stainless steel differs from its predecessors with most examples produced in yellow gold. To cater towards the contemporary market, the case was blown up to 40mm in diameter and features teardrop lugs. With tremendous attention to detail, the dial resembles the original from the 1940’s where the typography of the Arabic numerals are retained.

    The present Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendrier wristwatch with red calendar track is offered in absolute pristine “like new” condition and further charmed by the full set of accessories. Awarded the Revival Watch Prize at the 2017 GPHG, the present example is a well-executed homage paid towards one of the brands most iconic calendar wristwatches in one of the toughest times for the watch industry after the Great Depression in the late 1930’s.

  • Artist Biography

    Vacheron Constantin

    Swiss • 1755

    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.

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Ref. 3110V/000A-B425
A fine and attractive stainless steel triple calendar wristwatch with small seconds, two tone dial, certificate and box

Circa 2018
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$62,000 - 95,000 
€6,800-10,400
$7,900-12,200

Sold for HK$112,500

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi

Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001

WatchesHK@phillips.com

 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X

Hong Kong Auction 10 July 2020