Ref. 30020An extremely well preserved, very rare, and important minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phase
View our Conditions of Sale ., Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: 2000 Reference No: 30020 Movement No: 877’947 Case No: 660’700 Model Name: Patrimony Material: Platinum Calibre: Manual, cal. 1755, 30 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin pin buckle Dimensions: 37mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed. Accessories: Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 2000. , Swiss • 1755Condition Report
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Manufacturer
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Vacheron Constantin
Year
:
2000
Reference No
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30020
Movement No
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877’947
Case No
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660’700
Model Name
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Patrimony
Material
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Platinum
Calibre
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Manual, cal. 1755, 30 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
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Leather
Clasp/Buckle
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18K white gold Vacheron Constantin pin buckle
Dimensions
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37mm Diameter
Signed
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Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
Accessories
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Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 2000.
Catalogue Essay
First introduced in 1992 with the caliber 1755, measuring a mere 3.28mm in depth, this batch of references were the thinnest minute repeaters made by Vacheron Constantin and were limited to just 200 watches. The majority were cased in the reference 30010 with traditional dial, and the reference 30030 with skeletonized dial; however, 77 examples were upgraded with a perpetual calendar and moon phase module. Remarkably, this was the very first time Vacheron Constantin produced a minute-repeating wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phase. Two repeating vintage pieces with calendar and moon phases are known, but they feature a simple triple calendar.
The reference 30020 is considered by many to be one of the most important models ever produced by Vacheron Constantin. The importance of this reference is fully understood when examining its case and movement construction. In fact, both are directly inspired by a vintage minute repeating reference made in the first half of the past century, the reference 4261, now one of the most coveted vintage Vacheron Constantin references. The case is a direct descendant of the 4261 case, defined by its iconic teardrop lugs and the thin, highly elegant overall construction. Its slimness, however, is just one of the fascinating aspects of its movement. It was inspired by the movement construction of reference 4261, and realized following “old school” construction techniques, the ébauches themselves being vintage stock.
The present watch, from 2000, is well-preserved and has an incredible chime. The reference 30020 is a reflection on Vacheron Constantin’s commitment to timepieces that are both technically impressive and aesthetically pleasing.
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Artist Biography
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss
• 1755
The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.
Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.
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Ref. 30020
An extremely well preserved, very rare, and important minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phase
