Vacheron Constantin Les Métiers d'Arts Tribute to the Great Explorers...
Dial: champlevé enamel dial depicting the strait of Magellan
Calibre: cal. 1126 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 949'686
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 6 screws
Case number: 798'625
Closure: 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin double-folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives and presentation case with outer packaging
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
Condition Report:
MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing.
CASE: is in fairly good condition, retaining good proportions. It presents some scratches and dings. There is one more noticeable ding on the left band.
DIAL: is in very good condition.
Catalogue Note:
Introducing the Vacheron Constantin "Les Métiers d'Arts Tribute to the Great Explorers 'Magellan'" wristwatch reference 47070, a captivating testament to the spirit of exploration and adventure.
Crafted in 2006, this masterpiece in yellow gold pays homage to the legendary explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Equipped with a wandering hours complication, the watch showcases a rotating disc displaying the hours, aligning with an aperture to indicate the current hour. This intricate mechanism not only offers a unique way of telling time but also reflects the innovative spirit of exploration embodied by Magellan himself.
Part of Vacheron Constantin's prestigious "Les Métiers d'Arts collection” a fusion of history, craftsmanship, and innovation, the Vacheron Constantin 'Magellan' wristwatch is a true masterpiece that will capture the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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Dial: champlevé enamel dial depicting the strait of Magellan
Calibre: cal. 1126 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 949'686
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 6 screws
Case number: 798'625
Closure: 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin double-folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives and presentation case with outer packaging
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
Condition Report:
MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing.
CASE: is in fairly good condition, retaining good proportions. It presents some scratches and dings. There is one more noticeable ding on the left band.
DIAL: is in very good condition.
Catalogue Note:
Introducing the Vacheron Constantin "Les Métiers d'Arts Tribute to the Great Explorers 'Magellan'" wristwatch reference 47070, a captivating testament to the spirit of exploration and adventure.
Crafted in 2006, this masterpiece in yellow gold pays homage to the legendary explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Equipped with a wandering hours complication, the watch showcases a rotating disc displaying the hours, aligning with an aperture to indicate the current hour. This intricate mechanism not only offers a unique way of telling time but also reflects the innovative spirit of exploration embodied by Magellan himself.
Part of Vacheron Constantin's prestigious "Les Métiers d'Arts collection” a fusion of history, craftsmanship, and innovation, the Vacheron Constantin 'Magellan' wristwatch is a true masterpiece that will capture the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts alike.
