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Vacheron Constantin

Ref. 43050/000P-9038

Mercator, China map

江詩丹頓,「Mercator」型號43050/000P-9038,十分精細罕有,限量版鉑金自動腕錶,備逆跳讀時及分鐘,中國地圖彩色內填琺瑯錶盤,限量發行6枚,2002年製。附後補證書、錶盒、配件

估價
HK$320,000 - 500,000
€35,400 - 55,300
$41,000 - 64,100
HK$889,000
拍品詳情
製造商
Vacheron Constantin
年份
2002
型號
43050/000P-9038
機芯編號
862’088
錶殼號碼
756’192
型號名稱
Mercator, China map
材料
Platinum
機芯
Automatic, cal. 1120, 36 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Crocodile
錶扣
18K white gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp
尺寸
36mm diameter
簽名
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
配件
Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin certificate of authenticity dated 8th February 2005 confirming its date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 2002, loupe, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
圖錄文章
Vacheron Constantin's exquisitely designed Mercator wristwatch was released in 1994 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the scholar’s death, reflecting his legacy through its intricate design. The retrograde hour and minute hands resemble the legs of a handheld compass, while the stunning polychrome champlevé enamel dial features a depiction of China from a map dating to circa 1619. This dial—and indeed, the very concept of the watch—was crafted by Belgian master enamellers Lucie and Jean Genbrugge, who specialize in creating ultra-thin miniature paintings on enamel.

Making its auction debut in this configuration, the dial prominently displays China, along with Korea and a small portion of Japan on the right side. This particular example, made of platinum, is confirmed by its certificate of authenticity as part of a limited edition of only 6 pieces produced exclusively for the Chinese market.

Consigned directly from the original owner, both the platinum and yellow gold variants (the next lot) were purchased at the same time and this particular example has hardly been worn since the early 2000s. The dial is beautifully preserved, with its vivid enamel serving as a true testament to the intersection of history, art, culture and watchmaking.

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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