Les Historiques Chronograph
The Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Chronograph Ref. 49002 was introduced in the late 1990s as part of the first generation of the Historiques line. Inspired by the historic references 4072 and 6026, it combines classic Genevan watchmaking with modern technology.
The 35 mm platinum case impresses with gently curved lugs and a concave bezel. The porcelain-colored dial with applied hour markers, blued chronograph hands, and a tachymeter scale underscores its elegant vintage character.
Inside, the high-quality automatic chronograph caliber 1136 operates with column-wheel control, Geneva stripes, and an 18-karat gold rotor.
To the best of our knowledge, only around 130 pieces were produced in platinum, as well as approximately 700 in gold. Our watch bears the number 3, making it one of the earliest examples of this rare reference.
The watch is in good, worn condition with light, superficial signs of wear. The original Vacheron Constantin platinum clasp is present.
A fascinating chronograph with great historical significance, classically elegant proportions, and exceptional rarity. A true collector's item from the early days of the Historiques collection!
The watch has been fully inspected by our atelier and comes with a 1-year warranty.
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Specifications
- Year
- approx. 1997
- Case
- Platinum
- Strap
- Leather
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
- Diameter
- 35mm
- Dial
- White
- Orig. papers
- No / Service documents 2017 & 2018
- Orig. box
- No / AoT box
- Caliber
- 1136
- Warranty
- 1-year
- Condition
- Good
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