Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: Circa 1999 Reference No: 13508/2 Movement No: 790'528 Case No: 705'920 Model Name: Patrimony Squelette Material: 18K white gold, diamond and ruby Calibre: Manual, cal. 1003/2, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold double deployant clasp Dimensions: 26mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Catalogue Essay
Vacheron Constantin’s Patrimony Squelette wristwatches are works of art with their highly engraved and chased movements visible between two sapphire crystals. The present watch is a rare jewelled example with a diamond and ruby-set bezel. In excellent condition, this timepiece is a true delight.
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.