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July 11, 09:58 AM GMT
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT COLLECTOR
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
江詩丹頓
LES CABINOTIERS, REFERENCE 2000C/000G-B581
A UNIQUE WHITE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL DIAL, CIRCA 2019
Les Cabinotiers 型號2000C/000G-B581
獨一無二白金腕錶,備鑲嵌琺瑯錶盤,機芯編號5299458,錶殼編號1429695,約2019年製
附帶證書、創作檔案、腕錶文獻、說明書及盒子
Dial: champlevé enamel dial depicting Autumn Carps
Calibre: cal. 1120/3 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 5'299'458
Case: 18k white gold, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 1'429'695, piece unique
Closure: brown Vacheron Constantin alligator strap and 18k white gold double folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin, portfolio of design concepts, product literature, instruction manual and presentation box
Symbolizing good fortune, courage and perseverance, the Japanese Koi is a carp fish widely celebrated in Japanese culture for its dazzling colours and vibrant energy. Inspired by this spiritual fish, Vacheron Constantin condensed the utmost dedication in production of the present enamel timepiece. Swimming elegantly on the dial are two gorgeous carps accompanied by a sprinkle of Autumn leaves. With an ingenious use of sharp colours comes a surprisingly harmonious contrast, displaying a peaceful scenery. A champlevé enamelling technique was used on the dial, with the dial hand engraved and decorated with layers of translucent enamel, resulting in an absolutely stunning and dynamic presentation.
Master Enamelist Laurent from Vacheron Constantin designed the dial by drawing inspiration from katanas and tsuba engravings from the Edo period. Yet due to the work's complex colour configuration, finding the right yellow for one of the carps became a perplexing task. In the end Master Laurent voyaged to Japan as he discovered the perfect yellow enamel, completing the final piece of the puzzle, with the golden carp swimming victoriously while radiating an eccentric touch. Unique and one of a kind, the “Autumn Carps” is a showcase of Master Laurent’s wild imagination and explicit enamelling techniques.
The watch is complete with all original accessories and in like new condition.