Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 47247

VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A FINE AND RARE PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC SEMI-SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH WITH DAY AND RETROGRADE DATE, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE 247TH ANNIVERSARY OF VACHERON CONSTANTIN SIGNED VACHERON CONSTANTIN, GENEVE, PATRIMONY RETROGRADE MODEL, NO. 178/247, REF. 47247, MOVEMENT NO. 887’935, CASE NO. 768’682, CIRCA 2002 MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 1126/1, 36 jewels DIAL: Silvered semi-skeletonised, applied triangular numerals to the outer chapter ring, retrograde sector for date with central hand, subsidiary dial for day CASE: Platinum, band engraved with No. 178/ 247, glazed display back secured by four screws, 37 mm. diam. STRAP/BUCKLE: Unsigned crocodile strap, platinum Vacheron Constantin buckle ACCOMPANIED BY: Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Origin and Guarantee Certificate dated 24 January 2003. , > Some watches are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot. > Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.