Vacheron & Constantin Les Complications Rétro 245 Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990s
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron & Constantin "Les Complications Rétro 245" wristwatch, reference 47245, carries movement number 722229 and dates to the 1990s. The piece is housed in a polished, three-body 18K white gold case measuring 37 mm in diameter, featuring a stepped bezel, rounded band, and fluted lugs.
The case back is transparent and secured with screws. The matte silver dial exhibits applied white gold dot indices and Roman numerals, with an auxiliary sub-dial for the days of the week at the 6 o'clock position and a retrograde calendar sector positioned below the 12 o'clock hour. It is powered by the self-winding Caliber 1126/1, a rhodium-plated movement with 36 jewels and a 21K gold rotor segment. The movement incorporates a straight-line lever escapement and is adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions.
The watch is accompanied by an 18K white gold branded buckle.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Calendar & moon-phase watch
- Maker
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Jewels
- 36
- Caliber
- 1126/1
- Functions
- Day and retrograde date
- Reference
- 47245
- Case Diameter
- 37 mm
- Case Material
- 18K white gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production period
- 1990s
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
Design
- Visible features
- • Applied white gold indices and Roman numerals • Retrograde date display arranged in a sector • Day of the week sub-dial at the bottom of the dial • Fluted straight lugs visible on the case
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a polished three-body case crafted from 18K white gold. Its architectural elements include a stepped bezel, a rounded band, and distinct fluted straight lugs. The back of the case is transparent, allowing a view of the movement, and is held in place with screws. The matte silver dial is organized with a retrograde sector for the day of the month positioned below the 12 o'clock index. A subsidiary dial located at the 6 o'clock position displays the day of the week. Time is indicated by white gold Bâton hands against a backdrop of applied white gold dot indices and Roman numerals.
- Movement and Mechanics
- The movement is the self-winding Caliber 1126/1. It is finished with rhodium plating and features fausses-côtes decoration across its bridge plates. The mechanism operates at a 38-hour power reserve and includes a 21K gold rotor segment to facilitate automatic winding. Technical features include a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance that has been adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions. The movement is equipped with a shock-absorber system and a self-compensating flat balance-spring to maintain precision.
- Condition and Authenticity
- The auction description provides a grading for the watch, identifying it as having a 'Very good' overall status. The watch is reported as signed on the dial, case, and movement, confirming its official manufacturing origin. It is presented with an 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle, which aligns with the material of the watch case.
Identification
- Reference
- 47245
- Serial number
- 722229
- 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: The exact year of production within the 1990s is not specified
- Research required: The internal condition of the movement is subject to the auction house's recommendation for an overhaul