Year: 1975
Reference No: 35703
Movement No: 648'245 & 648'248
Case No: 513'427
Model Name: "Prestige de France 1972"
Material: 18K white gold and diamonds
Calibre: Two manual calibers, 7'''- K1050, 20 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold polished and plated stitched links
Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin link clasp
Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity, Extract from the Archives confirming production of the watch in 1975, presentation box and pouch.

Some timepieces are born under a lucky star and Vacheron’s “Prestige de France” is undoubtedly one of these. On June 23 1972, the Comité de Prestige et de Propagande Nationale of France granted Vacheron Constantin with the coveted « Diplôme du Prestige de la France » in tribute of the brand’s pursuit of excellence. To celebrate this distinction, Vacheron Constantin’s Paris design team created a surprising asymmetrical watch with the emblem of the Prestige de la France engraved on the back. For the past forty years this shape has remained within the Vacheron Constantin collection, varying in size and proportions and later named “1972” in honor of the date of its launch. The present lot is a flamboyant and rare example of the original Prestige de France models dating from the 1970s with a rare dual time function, fitted with two individual, high-grade movements. With a stunning, pave-set diamond dial, it's completed by a superb, pebble-texture white gold woven bracelet in absolutely pristine condition.