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  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: Circa 1990s
    Reference No: 47101/000J-4
    Movement No: 813’771
    Case No: 672’323
    Model Name: Chronographe Historique
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 1140CHR, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin, product literature, hang tag, additional strap, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - As one of the oldest watch brands in continuous operation since 1755, Vacheron Constantin is often regarded as one of the big three of the holy trinity of fine watchmaking and is celebrated for their continual pursuit of excellence. After the recovery from the quartz crisis in the 1970s, the watch community was captivated by an obsession with reviving the classics from the glorious past. This era of ‘neo-vintage’ from roughly 1980 to 2000 saw the resurfacing of many great iconic designs.

    - The Chronographe Historique reference 47101 is one such instance. It was first introduced by Vacheron Constantin in 1989 and remained in production until the early 2000s under the Historiques collection. It drew its design concepts from the reference 4178 from the 40s to the mid-60s. Taking a modern twist to the brand’s tradition, the reference 47101 is often heralded by collectors from around the world as one of the most beautiful dress chronographs ever made.

    - The reference 47101 was offered in yellow gold, white gold, or platinum case, with either a salmon or black guilloché dial. The present watch comes with a delicate black guilloché dial which would surely enchant you with a rippling effect under the light. It is further characterised by its refined fancy lugs with rounded rectangular pushers, rendering a charming definition of class. Preserved in exceptional condition and complete with full set of accessories, this beautiful timepiece is a must-have for those who appreciates genuine elegance in a complicated dress watch.

  • 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. 47101/000J-4
A fine and elegant yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with fancy lugs, guilloché dial, certificate and presentation box

Circa 1990s
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,400-24,000
$15,400-25,600

Sold for HK$304,800

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023

21-28 September 2023