Vacheron Constantin - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO Hong Kong Monday, May 30, 2016 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: Circa 1995
    Reference No: 30050
    Movement No: 63 and 816'593
    Model Name: Les Complications Tourbillon
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Mechanical, 1860, 28 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Vacheron Constantin buckle stamped with the Maltese Cross
    Dimensions: 38 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The tourbillon wristwatches by Vacheron Constantin are finished with extreme precision. This present watch features a sophisticated engine-turned dial set with applied Roman and dagger numerals. The tourbillon carriage can be seen through a glazed aperture on the dial. The case back is fitted with a sapphire glazed display that allows us to marvel at the complex mechanism in motion.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 30050
A fine and rare platinum tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve

Circa 1995
38 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$300,000 - 500,000 

Sold for HK$375,000

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