Lot 49
  • 49

Vacheron Constantin

Estimate
24,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description

  • 'Mercator', circa 1995, no.718.410, ref.43050; an unusual platinum automatic double retrograde wristwatch
  • diameter 36mm
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', silvered 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 a twin-folding 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle, accompanied by a burr walnut Vacheron Constantin presentation case, card outer box, loop and Certificate of Origin.