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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 62. Les Cabinotiers, Reference 43572/000P-9236 A unique platinum and diamond-set perpetual calendar wristwatch with lapis lazuli moon phases Circa 2009  |  江詩丹頓  | Les Cabinotiers 型號 43572/000P-9236 獨一無二鉑金鑲鑽石萬年曆腕錶備青金石月相顯示,製作年份約 2009.

Vacheron Constantin

Les Cabinotiers, Reference 43572/000P-9236 A unique platinum and diamond-set perpetual calendar wristwatch with lapis lazuli moon phases Circa 2009 | 江詩丹頓 | Les Cabinotiers 型號 43572/000P-9236 獨一無二鉑金鑲鑽石萬年曆腕錶備青金石月相顯示,製作年份約 2009

Auction Closed

November 9, 01:29 PM GMT

Estimate

90,000 - 120,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Vacheron Constantin


Les Cabinotiers, Reference 43572/000P-9236

A unique platinum and diamond-set perpetual calendar wristwatch with lapis lazuli moon phases 

Circa 2009


江詩丹頓

Les Cabinotiers 型號 43572/000P-9236 獨一無二鉑金鑲鑽石萬年曆腕錶備青金石月相顯示,製作年份約 2009


Dial: skeletonised

Calibre: cal. 1120 QP SQ automatic, 36 jewels

Movement number: 890'670

Case: platinum and diamond-set, screw down sapphire crystal display case back

Case number: 1'157'019

Closure: associated leather strap and Vacheron Constantin platinum buckle

Size: 39 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement 

Box: no

Papers: yes

Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity and Extract from the Archives

Les Cabinotiers collection is regarded as the pinnacle of modern complicated horology.


It is best described by the Manufacture's own words:


'Loyal to the spirit of its founder, Vacheron Constantin continues the tradition of offering its best clients the chance to create made-to-measure watches. Today, this service is offered through a dedicated department, bringing together all of the skills needed to make these exceptional pieces: Les Cabinotiers. Made up of expert professionals, this team possesses immense technical and manual expertise, a wealth of scientific knowledge and a profound curiosity for new ideas to be able to create highly-complicated watches on demand.'


The name 'Cabinotier' dates back from the 18th century when it was used to described highly reputable and skilled watchmakers and artisans using a little workshop located on the top floors to benefit from a maximum of light through numerous small windows. These workshops were mainly located in Saint-Gervais in Geneva.


The present lot is a perfect and most attractive example of the finest creations of the Cabinotiers department. This unique Vacheron Constantin Cabinotier is not only a Grand Complication piece, it is the expression of the finest craft, tradition and innovation that the horological world can offer. Preserved in a like new condition it represents a superb opportunity for a connoisseur to acquire a true treasure.