Vacheron Constantin - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR Hong Kong Monday, May 29, 2017 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: Circa 2007
    Reference No: 47120
    Movement No: 902'721
    Case No: 798'131
    Model Name: Malte
    Material: 18k white gold
    Calibre: Mechanical, 1141, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Vacheron Constantin crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle
    Dimensions: 41.5 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Malte Chronograph collection was introduced in 2004 replacing the Chronograph Historique line. The present reference 47120 was available in pink and white gold as well as a limited edition in platinum. Fitted with a larger case and a more modern design, the watch remained in the Malte collection until 2009 and is now highly sought after by collectors.

  • 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. 47120
A fine white gold chronograph wristwatch with telemeter and tachymetre scale

Circa 2007
41.5 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$150,000 - 180,000 
€18,100-21,700
$19,000-23,000

Sold for HK$187,500

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