The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 341

Jubilé 1755 Vacheron Constantin, Genève, ?Jubilé 1755?, No. 019/501, movement No. 970922, case No. 800041, Ref. 85250J- 9142. Made in a limited edition of 501 pieces in 18K yellow gold for the 250th Anniversary of Vacheron Constantin in 2005. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with day and date indication, 44- hour power-reserve indication and an 18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 16,000 - 22,000 / USD 25,000 - 35,000

C. Three-body, solid, polished, bezel with serrated edge, rounded band, curved sloped ?250 ans? lugs, transparent case back with serrated edge secured by 6 screws, day and date correctors on the band, sapphire crystals. D. Guilloche silver in ?250 ans? commemorative pattern, applied yellow gold baton indexes and Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the day and date, power reserve sector, applied gold Seal of Geneva quality mark. Polished and frosted yellow gold éventail hands. M. Cal. 2475, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, guilloche 22K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12.7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

The present watch is part of a Commemorative Edition of 1755 timepieces, especially made for the 250th Anniversary of Vacheron Constantin in 2005. The precious metals used and number of pieces made for this limited edition are as follows: - Platinum: 252 pieces, - 18K yellow gold: 501 pieces, - 18K white gold: 501 pieces, - 18K pink gold: 501 pieces (including 5 pieces reserved for the Company).