Vacheron Constantin, Patrimony 31-Day Retrograde, Ref 47245//000R

DESCRIPTION

The Patrimony collection, with its clean and circular lines, modernizes Vacheron Constantin's heritage. Its design reflects a minimalistic yet refined aesthetic that is inspired by the 1950s. Today, it represents rebirth and celebrates the company's origins.
This Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 31-Day Retrograde reference 47245/000R is unquestionably another example of the brand's artistry. It is crafted from 18K rose gold and has a 37 mm case with a silver-textured dial, a black leather strap, and an 18K rose gold Maltese cross tang buckle.
This discontinued timepiece comes with a box and a one-year warranty from Twain Time.

SPECIFICATIONS

WATCH DETAILS
Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
Model: Patrimony 31-Day Retrograde  
Reference Number: 47245/000R
Condition: Very good
Gender: Men’s/unisex
Time Period: 2000-2009
Retail / Compare-At Price: $23,000
Our Best Price: $19,500

THE CALIBER
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 1126/1
Jewels: 36

THE CASE
Case Material: 18K rose gold
Case Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 10.1 mm
Waterproof: 100 ft./30 m.
Water Resistance: 3 ATM
Material Bezel: Fixed stepped 18K rose gold
Glass: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Dial: Silver pyramid pattern 
Dial Numerals: Applied rose gold Roman numeral and gold round-shaped hour indices at odd hour positions hour indices, black painted railway minute track around the outer rim.  

THE BRACELET/STRAP
Bracelet color: Black 
Bracelet Material: VC leather
Clasp: Ardillon
Clasp material: 18K rose gold

THE FUNCTIONS
31-day retrograde date arch between 9 and 3 o'clock, recessed subsidiary dial for the days of the week, hours, minutes, 38-hour power reserve.

OTHERS
This Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony 31-Day Retrograde 47245/000R in 18K rose gold features a black leather strap with an 18K rose gold Maltese cross tang buckle. The screw-down exhibition sapphire crystal case back is engraved with the signature "Vacheron Constantin," the serial number, a hallmark, and the reference number. Between 9 and 10 o'clock, there is a corrector button for setting the date.
The polished solid two-body case measures 37mm in diameter and features downturned fluted lugs and a stepped bezel. The silver dial features rose gold Roman numeral hour markers and gold round-shaped hour indices at odd hours, gold baton hands, and a blued center indicator hand with a skeletonized arrow pointer.
Between 9 and 3 o'clock, there is a retrograde 31-day date arch, and at 6 o'clock is a recessed subsidiary dial for the days of the week with black Arabic numerals and a rose gold indicator hand. It is water-resistant to 30 meters/100 feet and features a signed case, dial, and movement.
This model 47245 is powered by a rhodium-plated mechanical automatic VC caliber 1126/1 movement embellished with fausses côtes decoration. It is comprised of 36 jewels, has a shock absorber, and a straight-line lever escapement. It features a monometallic balance with temperature, cold, isochronism, and five positions adjustment. The balance spring is self-compensating, the rotor segment is engraved in 21K gold, and the mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz).
Incomplete (with box, no papers)