Vacheron Constantin Chronograph Skeleton Reference 47100
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1991
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron Constantin wristwatch, reference 47100, is a skeletonized chronograph produced in 1991. The watch features a 38mm yellow gold case with welded lugs, designed to blend mid-20th-century dimensions with modern proportions.
The timepiece is powered by a chronograph movement based on the 2310 ébauche, which has been extensively skeletonized and finished with decorative patterns and fractal-inspired geometric cutouts visible through both the open dial and a transparent case back. The dial surface is entirely skeletonized to expose the intricate mechanical components. According to the source, the total production volume for this reference across all materials, including platinum and yellow gold, is limited to fewer than 100 units.
The auction description reports the watch is in working condition, though it does not provide details on service history or the inclusion of original box and papers.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1991
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Vacheron Constantin
- Reference
- 47100
- Case Diameter
- 38mm
- Case Material
- Yellow Gold
- Movement Base
- 2310 Ebauche
- Place recorded
- سوئیس
- Production Volume
- Less than 100 total
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron Constantin
Design
- Visible features
- • Case diameter is 38mm • Case features welded lugs • Chronograph movement is based on the 2310 ébauche • Movement and dial feature decorative skeletonized engraving
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a 38mm yellow gold case characterized by welded lugs. The design is intended to balance proportions associated with mid-20th-century watchmaking with contemporary aesthetics. The exterior finish maintains a circular geometry that complements the intricate internal architecture. The dial is fully skeletonized, revealing the underlying mechanics of the chronograph movement. The skeletal structure is characterized by geometric fractal-based cutouts, which provide a view of the gear train and levers. White chronograph sub-registers are applied to the skeletonized mainplate, providing contrast against the yellow gold components of the movement.
- Movement and Engineering
- At the heart of the timepiece is a chronograph movement based on the 2310 ébauche. This movement is a well-regarded manual-wind base used in high-complexity chronographs. The components have been elaborately skeletonized and finished, with the decoration visible through both the dial side and a transparent case back. The choice of the 2310 caliber serves as the foundation for the movement's operation, placing this specific reference among the company's complex mechanical offerings from the late 20th century.
- Production and Condition
- The reference 47100 was produced in limited quantities. According to the provided information, the total production count across all available materials, including both platinum and yellow gold versions, is under 100 units. This contributes to the watch's status as a rare example of a complex mechanical timepiece from this era. Regarding its current status, the auction description reports that the watch is in working condition.
Identification
- Reference
- 47100
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Total production is cited as fewer than 100, but the source does not clarify if this is verified by manufacturer archives
- Research required: The source does not provide specific data regarding the movement's servicing history or original accompanying accessories