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VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL DIAL
Lot 2346 The Métiers d'Art Collection is truly works of art that demonstrates the highly exclusive craftsmanship and artisan techniques of Vacheron Constantin. The present watches, set with champlevé enamel dials, are inspired by the world's finest ornaments from the Ottoman Empire. Coupled with the exquisite dials, the watches are equipped with hand-engraved calibres. offering a masterful demonstration of various expertise at Vacheron Constantin that is passed on from generations to generations since 1755. Christie's is very proud to offer such exclusive examples.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL DIAL

SIGNED VACHERON CONSTANTIN, GENEVE, M. SECHAUD 01, MÉTIERS D'ART MODEL, NO., REF. 43064, MOVEMENT NO. 862'131, CASE NO. 801'825, CIRCA 2001

Closed28 May 2014

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HKD 350,000

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL DIAL
SIGNED VACHERON CONSTANTIN, GENEVE, M. SECHAUD 01, MÉTIERS D'ART MODEL, NO., REF. 43064, MOVEMENT NO. 862'131, CASE NO. 801'825, CIRCA 2001
Cal. 1120 automatic movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 36 jewels, champlevé enamel dial inspired by a piece of tableware of the Ottoman Empire, dot numerals, circular case, button in the band for spring hinged dust cover, glazed display back secured by six screws, 18k gold Vacheron Constantin double deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed, dial further signed by enameller
38 mm. diam.

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US$35,000-50,000

With Vacheron Constantin Certificat d'Origine dated 31 July 2001.

The present watch is numbered 8 of a limited edition of 10 examples only.