Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: 2010 Reference No: 85050 Movement No: 5'154'100 Case No: 1'153'567 Model Name: Quai de l'Ile Material: Titanium Calibre: Automatic, 2475, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Black Vacheron Constantin rubber strap Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Vacheron Constantin double deployant clasp Dimensions: 42 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Vacheron Constantin fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
The present watch belongs to the Quai de l'Ile collection and represents an entirely modern expression of the watchmaking tradition. Encased in titanium, this light weight watch features a skeletonized dial that perfectly matches the silvery appearance of the case. The dial also features micro-text surrounding the two subsidiary dials for day and date, showcasing Vacheron Constantin's attention to detail and craftsmanship.
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.