Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: Circa 1996 Reference No: 43502/000G-0 Movement No: 799’939 Case No: 665’298 Model Name: Patrimony Material: 18K white gold and diamond Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1120/1, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin pin buckle Dimensions: 34mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Further accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin dated 2nd February 1996 stamped Halewinner Watches Co., LTD., product literature, service manual, outer packaging and leather wallet.
Catalogue Essay
Manufactured by Vacheron Constantin, the firm started creating skeletonized timepieces and movements in 1924. Having mastered the artisanal craft of skeletonized timepieces, it remains in the catalogues till date.
The present Vacheron Constantin Patrimony skeletonized wristwatch in white gold and diamond-set, displays a self-winding skeletonized movement proudly displayed through sapphire crystal on both sides. The present watch is accompanied by the original certificate and leather wallet.
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.