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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 2154. Mercator "Chine", Reference 43050, Number 1 A possibly unique platinum double retrograde wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Made in 1999 | 江詩丹頓 | Mercator "Chine" 型號 43050 編號1 應為獨一無二鉑金逆跳腕錶，備掐絲琺瑯錶盤，1999年製.

Vacheron Constantin

Mercator "Chine", Reference 43050, Number 1 A possibly unique platinum double retrograde wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Made in 1999 | 江詩丹頓 | Mercator "Chine" 型號 43050 編號1 應為獨一無二鉑金逆跳腕錶，備掐絲琺瑯錶盤，1999年製

Auction Closed

April 7, 07:19 AM GMT

Estimate

320,000 - 480,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Vacheron Constantin

Mercator "Chine", Reference 43050, Number 1

A possibly unique platinum double retrograde wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Made in 1999

江詩丹頓

Mercator "Chine" 型號 43050 編號1

應為獨一無二鉑金逆跳腕錶，備掐絲琺瑯錶盤，1999年製

Dial: cloisonné enamel, depicting the map of South China

Calibre: cal. 1120/2 automatic, 36 jewels

Movement number: 666'847

Case: platinum, snap on sapphire crystal display back

Case number: No 1 and 701'452

Closure: black Vacheron Constantin alligator strap and 18k white gold double folding clasp

Size: 36 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Extract of the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1999

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An extraordinary treasure to come by, the present Mercator features a fine cloisonné enamel dial which depicts Hong Kong's iconic Aqua Luna red sail junk boat. This dial is seen on the 1997 Mercator, which was made to celebrate the handover of Hong Kong to China. While the regular production of the said collection is usually seen on pink gold, the present example is encased in platinum with engraved case number "No 1".