VACHERON CONSTATIN, A RARE LIMITED EDITION GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CLOISONNE ENAMEL DIAL AND HINGED CASE BACK CIRCA 1999, NO. 676511, REF. 43060

18k, rhodium plated lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal (Cal. 1120/2), 36 jewels, mono-metallic balance, finely pierced and engraved 21k gold-edged central rotor open worked into the Maltese cross, cloisonne enamel dial depicts a rare species of bird with hour indices, gilt Dauphine hands, polished circular case, stepped bezel, hinged case with a hidden catch spring for opening the case back and revealing the movement under a sapphire crystal display cuvette secured by 6 screws, case, dial and movement signed, dial further signed M. Sechaud '96, with an 18k gold VC buckle.

Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin presentation box and certificate. 

This rare wristwatch with cloisonne enamel dial was inspired by one of the works of John James Audubon, a great U.S. naturalist and painter of the 19th century. To commemorate the wonderful work of John J. Audubon, Vacheron Constantin dedicated a section of the Les Historiques line to him. Wonderfully miniaturised, the painting with enamel in exquisite details and colours on a 4 centimeter dial by M. Sechaud, a highly respected enameller, this watch was produced in a limited series of 10 pieces only.