Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 49005/000P-7632

Reference 49005/000P-7632 Patrimony 'Specially Made for Asprey' | A platinum automatic perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with leap year indication and moon phases, Made in 1992 Vacheron Constantin

Dial: black Caliber: cal. 1136 automatic, 37 jewels Movement number: 804'895 Case: platinum, case back secured by six screws and engraved 'Specially made for Asprey' Case number: 633’137 Size: 38 mm diameter Signed: case, dial, and movement Box: no Papers: no Created in a very limited production for a top Asprey client, the present watch is certainly nothing short of exceptional. To provide some backstory, the Vacheron Constantin Reference 49005 was originally released in 1992 and, at the time, was one of the most complicated timepieces offered in serialized production by the house. In fact, it was the brand's first perpetual calendar chronograph in its model line. This Patrimony release preceded the Malte perpetual calendar chronograph, which was launched in 2000. The Reference 49005 initiated and rejuvenated the brand's haute horology status, all while elevating its historic craftsmanship and reputation for producing highly complicated timepieces. The present lot features a personally inscribed case back stating, "Specially made for Asprey," designating the uniqueness of the piece. According to scholarship, it is estimated that approximately 800 watches of Reference 49005 were produced, with 500 in rose gold and 300 in platinum. Most watches within this reference are commonly found with a white dial, but an estimated 35 feature a salmon dial housed in a platinum case. The current example is housed in a platinum case featuring a black dial, making it an exceptionally rare—and possibly unique—timepiece.