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Vacheron Constantin

Ref. 49005/000P-8

Les Complications

A rare and attractive platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication, warranty and presentation box

Estimate
HK$100,000–180,000
€10,900–19,600
$12,800–23,100
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Manufacturer
Vacheron Constantin
Year
Circa 1996
Reference No
49005/000P-8
Movement No
804’642
Case No
641’787
Model Name
Les Complications
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 1136 QP, 37 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
Dimensions
38mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin international warranty stamped King Fook, Hong Kong and dated 2nd March 1996, purchase invoice, instruction manual, product literature, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Good To Know:

- Full set example with purchase invoice in 1996
- Sought-after perpetual calendar chronograph complication
- Hefty platinum case

The “Les Complications” line of fine timepieces was introduced in 1992 to complement the brand's collection of time-only watches, showcasing models with minute-repeating movements, tourbillons, and, like the present chronograph perpetual calendar. According to archival records, fewer than 300 total timepieces were produced between 1992 and 2002, marking the end of this collection.

The current example is presented in lovely original condition and features a rare platinum case. Its aesthetic appeal includes a sizable 38mm diameter case and a classic white dial with four subsidiary dials arranged in a cross form, indicating the month (with leap year), day (with 12-hour display), date (with 30-minute register) and moon phases (combined with running seconds). The “sigma” dial showcases white gold markers, offering a clean and easily readable display while sitting comfortably on the wrist.

Additionally, the watch comes with a full set of accessories, including the purchase invoice from 1996, making it a truly well-preserved example.

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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