108th Auction
2023/5/20
Lot 44
Vacheron ConstantinOverseas Chronometer
An elegant and heavy Geneva wristwatch with date, studded with diamonds, with original box, Bulletin de Marche, original certificate and booklet
estimated
12.500—18.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K gold, 64 brilliant-cut diamonds, screwed on back with embossed emblem of the Overseas, a sailing ship with two masts, screwed crown, Vacheron Constantin solid 18 K gold bracelet, bracelet length 140 mm, total length 175 mm.
Dial
Dark blue, sunburst finis.
Movement
,
Case no.679668
Ref.72550/423J-8
Cal.Quartz
Diam.35 mm
Circa2002
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.193 g
In 1996 Vacheron Constantin decided to launch a re-issue of the legendary "222" (created in 1977 by young designer Jörg Hysek) and introduced the Overseas range with models that attract the clientele with their natural elegance, clear cut lines and outstanding technical properties.