- 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.