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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 48250
Evasion World Time
An attractive limited edition pink gold world time wristwatch with center seconds, date, certificate and presentation box, numbered 8 of a limited edition of 100 pieces made for the Japanese market
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- Numbered 8 of 100 pieces in pink gold
- Day-night indicating 24-hour disc
- Vintage inspired case design made for the Japanese market
Throughout the decades, from the 40s to the mid-century times, there have been various designs of the world time on how the complication was displayed on the watch, with most being incorporated onto the dial, some manufacturers placed the name of the cities on the bezel, such as timepieces by Gübelin or the Patek Philippe ref. 1415. The present watch by Vacheron Constantin could be regarded as a modern interpretation of this style of world time placement.
Taking inspiration from world time watches in the 1930s and 40s, Vacheron Constantin released the ref. 48250 Evasion World Time in 1996 for the Japanese market. The reference was released as a limited edition piece, with 100 pieces made in white gold, 100 in yellow gold, and in a later run of 100 pieces in pink gold, resulting in just a handful available in the market. The present watch is numbered 8 out of the 100 pieces of pink gold world time watches made.
Unlike typical world time watches, the Vacheron Constantin ref. 48250 requires manual adjustment by rotating the bezel, while the day-night indicating inner 24-hour disc would also move gradually in accordance with the time flow. The bezel is engraved with 24 world cities cover continents that surely would be of use in travel. The date window at the 3 o’clock position adds a contemporary touch to the classic and vintage design. Kept in excellent overall condition, this is a desirable piece for frequent travelers who would like a world time wristwatch with style to accompany their trips.
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The 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.