Lot 48
  • 48

Vacheron Constantin

Estimate
19,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description

  • 'Mercator', circa 1995, no.797.933, ref.43050; an unusual gold automatic double retrograde wristwatch
  • diameter 36mm
18k, damascened nickel lever movement, stamped with the seal of Geneva, 36 jewels, free-sprung mono-metallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, 21k gold rimmed rotor engraved '1594 GĂ©rard Mercator 1994', champagne dial with map of Europe, Africa and Asia outlined in black enamel, two retrograde sectors indicating hours and minutes, the hands in the form of mapping compasses, circular case, stepped down-turned lugs, sapphire crystal display back, case, dial and movement signed, with an 18k gold Vacheron Constantin buckle, accompanied by a burr walnut Vacheron Constantin presentation case, card outer box, loop and Certificate of Origin.