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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Grading System
Grade:
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.