Vacheron Constantin is the oldest continuously operating watch manufacturer with a history reaching back to 1755 when Jean-Marc Vacheron signed on his first apprentice. Since that time they have become a global brand selling exemplary timepieces from early complicated pocket watches to modern contemporary wristwatches, which today are collectable for both their technical prowess and classic designs. The “Les Complications” line of fine timepieces was released in 1992 complimenting the brand's line of time only timepieces and featured models with minute repeating movements, tourbillon and like the present chronograph perpetual calendar. According to the archive, fewer than 300 total timepieces were made between 1992 and 2002, when the collection was ended.

The present example is in lovely original condition with a rare platinum case. The watch is aesthetically pleasing with a large 38mm diameter case, classic white dial with four subsidiary dials centred in a cross form with month combined with leap year, a day with 12-hours, date with 30-minute register and moon phase combined with constant seconds. The “sigma” dial features white gold markers and is clean easy to read, with the watch sitting comfortably on the wrist.

Today’s market for collectable watches is strong for top brands and complicated timepieces are sought after by many, this lovely Vacheron Constantin is a wonderful addition to a collection, both with its rare platinum case and skilled technical craftsmanship.