Vacheron Constantin Historiques 47101

Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Chronograph 47101 18k YG Cream Dial

Revered by collectors and watchmakers alike for their classical approach to watchmaking, Vacheron Constantin are renowned for their old-time aesthetic, heritage-inspired designs and traditionalist view of mechanics. With this, some of Vacheron's timepieces offer a wonderful view of the timepieces that came generations before the modern watches of today and the Les Historiques Chronograph ref. 47101 that we have here is a testament to exactly that. Released in 1989 and produced until the early 2000s, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Chronograph ref. 47101 that we have here combines some facets of modern watchmaking with timeless design choices to create a timepiece that is effortlessly elegant. Boasting a modern-sized 37mm 18kt yellow gold case with a stepped bezel, rectangular pushers and elaborate lugs, the ref. 47101 wears equally modern on the wrist as it does with a vintage flair. Sporting a cream dial with a smooth texture and an abundance of inscriptions and scales, the ref. 47101’s dial is a lesson in understated refinement. Boasting applied indices and black registers for its two chronograph subdials, the ref. 47101 exemplifies the idea that Vacheron pays attention to the small details. Brand : Vacheron Constantin Dimensions : 37mm Model : Les Historiques Chronograph Movement : Manual-wind cal. 1140 Reference : 47101 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1990s Condition : Very Good Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch, service documentation and Extract of the Archives Dial Color : Cream THE DIAL Featuring a cream dial with a smooth understated texture and plenty of easy-to-read black inscriptions, the ref. 47101 showcases its refined and luxurious design language in abundance. THE CONSTRUCTION Inspired by the mid-century chronographs that came before it, the ref. 47101 boasts an 18kt yellow gold construction with a stepped bezel and bulbous "crab claw" lugs that feed into its heritage-inspired aesthetic. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.