Vacheron Constantin - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR Hong Kong Monday, May 29, 2017 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: Circa 1995
    Reference No: 43502
    Movement No: 799'779
    Case No: 639'572
    Material: 18k white gold and diamonds
    Calibre: Automatic, 1120, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet, 165 mm. maximum length
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin folding clasp
    Dimensions: 33 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The first known Vacheron Constantin movement to be skeletonized dates back to 1924.

    The present white gold example is fully skeletonized highlighting the finely crafted movement. The bezel is further adorned with diamonds, displaying a degree of precision and finesse.

  • 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. 43502
A fine white gold and diamond-set skeletonised bracelet watch

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

Estimate
HK$130,000 - 150,000 
€15,700-18,100
$16,000-19,000

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