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    Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, ...

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    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, ...
    Timepieces:Wristwatch, Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, ... View More >
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    Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, Circa 1999
    Case: 37mm, 950 Platinum, two body, stepped bezel, snap on caseback, with No. 2 engraved on case band
    Dial: transparent, with power reserve scale. Hour minute and seconds scale
    Movement: Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1760, 18k pink gold openwork and hand engraved movement, 28 jewels, 1 minute tourbillon, power reserve indicator
    Band: leather with VC signed Plat. buckle
    Signed: Vacheron Constantin on case, dial, movement

    This timepiece is accompanied by its original outer and inner presentation box

    This Ref. 30051/000P-8864 is one of only two produced in Platinum with a hand engraved 18k Rose Gold Movement. Previously, this Reference was undocumented to the collector community until example No. 1 sold at Sotheby's in NYC on Dec 10, 2015. Through our research, it is believed that this present lot, engraved No. 2, represents only the second time this highly important timepiece has been made available publicly.

    Condition Report*: Type: Vacheron Constantin, Highly Important and Extremely Rare Ref: 30051/000P-8864, Platinum Openwork Tourbillon, Ltd Ed. No. 2/2, Circa 1999
    Signed: Vacheron Constantin on case, dial, movement
    Model: Ref: 30051/000P,
    Dial: sapphire, with scale for power reserve and hour ma
    Hands: dual finished dauphine
    Metal: 950 platinum
    Case Info: two body, stepped bezel, snap on caseback
    Case Width: 37mm
    Crystal: sapphire
    Watch Movement: Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1760, 18k pink gold openwork and hand engraved movement, 28 jewels, 1 minute tourbillon, power reserve indicator
    Band: leather with VC signed Plat. buckle
    Circa: 1999
    Condition: This timepiece presents in very good condition, with light signs of wear indicative of platinum. Movement is in excellent condition. Runs and operates as it should. Service is recommended.
    *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    October, 2018
    24th Wednesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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