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Vacheron Constantin

Ref. 49002

Historique Chronograph

A fine yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with date

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 80,000
€6,000 - 9,600
$6,400 - 10,000
HK$75,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Vacheron Constantin
Year
Circa 1995
Reference No
49002
Movement No
807'166
Case No
628'252
Model Name
Historique Chronograph
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, 1136, 37 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Brown crocodile leather strap
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> buckle
Dimensions
35 mm. diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Catalogue Essay
The Vacheron Constantin automatic chronograph reference 49002 was introduced in the early 1990s. According to literature, 700 pieces were made and the watch is highly charismatic with a very classic and elegant look. The watch has terrific value for a connoisseur's fine watch.

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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