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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 3110V/000A-B425
Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942
A fine and attractive stainless steel triple calendar wristwatch with teardrop lugs, small seconds, two tone cream dial, certificate and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 120,000€7,100 - 14,100$7,700 - 15,400
Catalogue Essay
Faithful to the original, the present reference 3110V/000-B425 has retained the distinctive round triple gadroon case and teardrop lugs, and it features an irresistible two-tone cream dial. The centre of the dial is sunray finished and surrounded by an outer date ring punctuated with transferred Arabic numerals with retro typography in an attractive shade of burgundy (also available in dark blue). The calendar indications are in a matching burgundy color, as well as the tip of hand indicating the date.
While the original reference 4240 was produced in yellow gold, pink gold or steel and measuring a case size of 35mm, the present re-edition is only encased in a 40mm steel case.
The timepiece is further powered by the calibre 4400 QC developed entirely and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin, and it boasts a power reserve of 65 hours and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.
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 1930s. Preserved in excellent condition, and accompanied by its set of accessories, the present example is an excellent timepiece that should not missed by the discerning connoisseur.
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.