Vacheron Constantin - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 Hong Kong Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: 2005
    Reference No: 25021
    Movement No: 983’641
    Case No: No. 064, 814’964
    Model Name: 1972 Special Edition
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Quartz, cal. 1202
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
    Dimensions: 32.5mm length x 23.5mm width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity dated 3rd November 2005, 2 additional crocodile straps and travel pouch.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Vacheron Constantin has long been revered for its exquisite and traditional timepieces. In celebration of the maison’s 250th anniversary, two special limited editions of the 1972 model were presented exclusively to the company’s partners and employees in 2005.

    - The present model is one of the special editions featuring a rectangular asymmetrical case in pink gold, powered by a quartz movement, cal. 1202. The dial is harmoniously contrasted in opaline black with painted white Roman numerals, ‘1755’ and ‘2005’ on either side of 12 o’clock, and Maltese cross and hands in pink gold.

    - Preserved in an attractive overall condition, the present timepiece is further engraved “17 September 2005” on the caseback. Accompanied by its original Certificate of Authenticity, this is a rare chance for collectors to own an exclusive anniversary edition timepiece from the storied maison.

  • 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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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 25021
A rare and attractive limited edition pink gold asymmetrical wristwatch with certificate, made exclusively for Vacheron Constantin employees for the 250th anniversary

2005
32.5mm length x 23.5mm width
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 80,000 
€4,700-9,400
$5,100-10,300

Sold for HK$69,850

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

21-28 September 2023