80 Vacheron Constantin An impressively rare, exceptional, and extremely well preserved Enamel Cloisonné, manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with highly collectible polychrome enamel dial depicting the Americas, Extract from the archives, reference 4724.
Estimate: € 500.000 – 1.000.000
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- Model Enamel Cloisonné
- Year 1951
- Reference 4724
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 323'545
- Bracelet Material 14K yellow gold bracelet, approximate length 205mm
- Movement Manual, cal. P454/5B, 17 jewels
- Movement Number 492'113
- Dimension 37mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives, confirming the production of the present timepiece in 1951 and additional strap.
- Literature This specific watch was previously sold in Monaco Legend Group's "EXCLUSIVE TIMEPIECES" auction on 17th April 2021 as lot 55 for € 600.000.
Few watchmaking techniques demand as much discipline and artistic sensitivity as cloisonné enamelling. Requiring countless hours of meticulous work, it transforms a dial into a miniature painting, where every color is fired repeatedly to achieve depth and permanence. The present Vacheron Constantin perfectly embodies this rare craft, showcasing a level of artistry seldom encountered even among the most prestigious mid-century creations. Produced in the early 1951, this watch belongs to a highly exclusive group of cloisonné pieces executed by the legendary dial makers Stern Frères and, on occasion, Beyeler. While these ateliers supplied enamel dials to renowned houses such as Patek Philippe and Rolex, examples made for Vacheron Constantin remain particularly scarce, making surviving pieces especially desirable today. Its dial presents a vivid interpretation of the American continents, rendered in richly colored enamel against a warm golden ground. The composition is both decorative and precise, with clearly defined borders separating each tone, a hallmark of true cloisonné work. A stylized compass rose at 8 o’clock adds both balance and visual intrigue, while applied baton indexes provide a subtle contrast to the animated scene beneath. This reference 4724 is fitted in an 18K yellow gold case, characterized by strong, straight lugs and a clean, understated bezel. This restrained case design allows the dial to remain the undisputed focal point. Preserved with remarkable care over the decades, the watch retains a crisp appearance, with the enamel dial remaining particularly well preserved, no small feat given its delicate nature. Accompanied by an extract from the archives confirming its production in 1951 and its original cloisonné dial, this timepiece stands as a compelling testament to a golden era of decorative watchmaking, where technical precision met true artistic expression.
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GENEVA
Eternity Gallery Geneva, 19 Place de Longemalle
HONG KONG
Opera Gallery Hong Kong, 1 Duddell Street, Unit 01, 11/F, Central
MILANO
Portrait Milano Hotel, Corso Venezia, 11
BOLOGNA
Time on Show Bologna, Viale della Fiera, 20