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  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: Circa 1995
    Reference No: 30050/000P-8
    Movement No: 835’673
    Case No: 645’847, 163/300
    Model Name: Les Complications Tourbillon
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 1760, 28 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin certificate dated 1st December 1995, guarantee booklet, instruction manual, product literature, folio and travel pouch.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In a courageous move, Vacheron Constantin developed their inaugural modern tourbillon wristwatch in the early 1990s. The fruits of their labor materialized in the exquisite cal. 1760, strictly limited to just 300 examples. A select number of these exquisite movements were cased in yellow gold or platinum as part of the maison's eminent " Les Complications" collection, designated ref. 30050.

    Measuring a dramatic yet harmonious 38mm diameter, the case's powerful elegance is complemented by an exhibition back unveiling the meticulous movement. Featuring two mainspring barrels, the immaculately finished tourbillon cage is fashioned into Vacheron's iconic Maltese Cross emblem, used since 1780.

    The dial is crafted to an exacting standard, exhibiting a delicate hand-guilloché pattern alongside applied Roman numerals and faceted daggers marking the hours. Preserved in excellent overall condition, this example in platinum encapsulates a pivotal milestone in a maison known for producing the world’s most complicated watches.

  • 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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Σ860

Ref. 30050/000P-8
A rare and well-preserved limited edition platinum tourbillon wristwatch with small seconds, power reserve indication and certificate, numbered 163 of a limited edition of 300 pieces

Circa 1995
38mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000 
€24,200-48,400
$25,600-51,300

Sold for HK$304,800

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023