Lot Essay
With Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1990.
Vacheron Constantin endeavours to hand down and develop the artistic crafts which bring together the quintessential skills of the highly specialized decorative arts used in watchmaking (enameller, engraver, guillcheur, and gem-setter). The present example epitomises this desire to showcase in an open work case the highly intricate skills of the engraver, gem-setter and master watchmaker in this creation which is exceptional for both its mechanics and aesthetics.
Vacheron Constantin endeavours to hand down and develop the artistic crafts which bring together the quintessential skills of the highly specialized decorative arts used in watchmaking (enameller, engraver, guillcheur, and gem-setter). The present example epitomises this desire to showcase in an open work case the highly intricate skills of the engraver, gem-setter and master watchmaker in this creation which is exceptional for both its mechanics and aesthetics.