Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 90

VACHERON CONSTANTIN
REF. 3033, PLANCHER PIERRE, “TIGER EYE” WITH ONYX DIAL AND FACTORY DIAMONDS, PROBABLY UNIQUE PIECE, 18K YELLOW GOLD

EUR 15,000 - 30,000

USD 16,000 - 31,900 / HKD 126,000 - 250,000 / CHF 15,600 - 31,200

A probably unique piece manual-winding 18K yellow gold precious wristwatch with Tiger Eye Onyx Dial and Factory diamonds.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Vacheron Constantin

Model Placher Pierre

Reference 3033

Year Circa 1970

Case No. 520886

Bracelet Black leather strap with original VC 18K yellow gold tongue buckle

Dimensions 35 mm

Weight 34 gr. (approx.)

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

This exemplar is with any doubt the perfect union of the Maison’s tradition of craftsmanship and spirit of innovation, summed up in a rare and authentic piece like this model Plancher Pierre with round case with factory diamonds set on the bezel nicknamed Tiger eye because of the onyx dial with diamonds pattern. This watch Refer. 3033 is probably the most unique piece ever produced.