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Vacheron Constantin
A lady's very rare and unusual platinum, diamond and cultured pearl-set hexagonal bracelet watch with enamel dial
- Estimate
- HK$48,000 - 64,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- 1923
- Movement No
- 388'503
- Case No
- 7'074
- Material
- Platinum, diamonds and cultured pearls
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Four strands cultured pearl bracelet
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum and diamond-set folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 20 mm. wide
- Signed
- <em>Movement signed and numbered, case signed Verger Frères and numbered</em>
- Accessories
- With fitted box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This rare Vacheron Constantin, manufactured in 1923, has a hexagonal case in platinum. The bezel is set with diamonds and the dial is finished in polychrome enamel and depicts winged cherubs surrounding the time display. The bracelet is constructed of cultured pearls adding another layer of rarity and sophistication to this early bracelet watch.
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.
Browse MakerKey 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.