Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 435
VACHERON CONSTANTIN, REF. 43050, MERCATOR 2000, GERMANY ENAMEL DIAL, LIMITED TO 20 PIECES, NEW OLD STOCK, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 30,000 - 50,000
EUR 30,600 - 51,000 / USD 33,800 - 57,000 / HKD 266,000 - 442,000
Sold: CHF 81,250
A fine, limited to 20 pieces, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with enamel dial representing Germany
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Grade: |
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Case: 1-8 |
As new Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, Switzerland
Model Mercator 2000
Reference 43050/1
Year circa 2000's
Movement No. 689643
Case No. 684333
Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin double deployant clasp
Diameter 36 mm.
Caliber K1120, 36 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement signed
Accessories Original box
Notes
The case of the GÉRARD MERCATOR watches was inspired by VACHERON CONSTANTIN's "Géographique" line, launched in the late 1940s. The dials of the "Mercator" watches represent the American Continent, and/or Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia, and were inspired by a map drawn in 1587 by Gerardus Mercator, the famous cartographer and humanist. Belgian enamelers Lucie and Jean Genbrugge collaborated in the design of the mechanism to control the hour and minute hands, as well as producing the dials for the "Mercator" line of watches. The "Gérard Mercator" model was launched by Antiquorum at the sale The Art of Vacheron & Constantin, held in Geneva on November 13, 1994.