Vacheron Constantin - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024 Hong Kong Friday, September 20, 2024 | Phillips
  • Condition Report

  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: 2008
    Reference No: 47212
    Movement No: 990’925
    Case No: 1’146’392, No. 12
    Model Name: Malte Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, “Collection Excellence Platine” Limited Edition
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 1141, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity confirming the production of the present watch in 2008.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Vacheron Constantin’s Malte collection is reserved for the brand’s most prestigious watches characterised by excellent craftsmanship and technical expertise. The present reference 47212 was exclusively released in late 2007 as part of a limited edition of only 50 pieces under the “Collection Excellence Platine”, and it is engraved number 12 on the case back.

    - Encased in an Art Deco style platinum stepped case with large flared stepped lugs, reminiscent of historical Vacheron Constantin watches from the 1950s like the reference 4717, the timepiece wears comfortably and exerts a hefty feel on the wrist.

    - The intricate sandblasted platinum dial of the watch seamlessly matches the elegant platinum case, with the harmonious composition of white gold baton hour markers and hands hands on top, echoing the gorgeous monochromatic hand-engraved moon phases indication at the 6 o’clock.

    - Delivered with a Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity confirming the production of the present watch in 2008, the present specimen is a gem that should not be missed by the discerning collector.

  • 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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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 47212
A fine and elegant platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication and certificate of authenticity

2008
42mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€13,900-23,200
$15,400-25,600

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024

20 - 27 September 2024