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VACHERON CONSTANTIN | ROYAL CHRONOMETER, REF.2215, A VERY RARE YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH D...
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN | ROYAL CHRONOMETER, REF.2215, A VERY RARE YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE AND DIAMOND-SET INDEXES, CIRCA 1975 Case No: 514313 Calibre: 1096, automatic, signed Dial: Gold and diamond-set, signed Case: 36mm, 18k yellow gold, screw down case back, signed Bracelet: Maker's 18k yellow gold, approximately 186mm, signed Accompaniments: Copy of manufacture's service receipt dated May 2025 (service warranty until May 2027) 江詩丹頓 | Royal Chronometer，2215型號，非常稀有黃金自動上弦鏈帶腕錶，配日期顯示及鑲鑽時標，年份約1975。附2025年5月原廠保養證明(服務保養至2027年5月)。 此腕錶於1975年至1977年間少量生產，精鋼款僅製作不足220枚，極為罕見。而根據江詩丹頓檔案記載，黃金版本更為稀有，僅生產50枚。作為品牌歷史中的傳奇之作，此錶不僅展現出卓越的製錶工藝，更因其稀有性與歷史價值，成為收藏家夢寐以求的珍品。 Footnotes: Before the world fell in love with the Vacheron Constantin 222 and the modern Overseas, there was the reference 2215 bold and refined precursor that quietly laid the groundwork for the brand's integrated sports watch legacy. Released in the mid-1970s, the 2215 was a stainless steel marvel featuring a squared-off cushion case and an integrated bracelet, echoing the design language that would later define luxury sports watches. Produced from 1975 to 1977 in an exceedingly limited run of less than 220 units in steel, the present example in yellow gold is even more rare, with only 50 units produced according to the Vacheron Constantin archives. Unlike its contemporaries, the 2215 was not just about looks. It bore the prestigious 'Chronomètre Royal' designation, a title reserved for Vacheron's most precise timepieces. Powered by the automatic calibre 1096, it offered chronometer-grade accuracy, a date complication, and a central seconds hand—all housed in a sleek, octagonal case that measured a versatile 36.5mm. Often overshadowed by the Gérald Genta-designed icons of the era, the 2215 remains a hidden gem for collectors who appreciate understated innovation and horological heritage, and the current example in yellow gold is a beautiful testament to this era of watchmaking. It's a watch that whispers rather than shouts—an elegant reminder that true pioneers don't always wear the crown, but they often forge the path. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN | ROYAL CHRONOMETER, REF.2215, A VERY RARE YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE AND DIAMOND-SET INDEXES, CIRCA 1975 Case No: 514313 Calibre: 1096, automatic, signed Dial: Gold and diamond-set, signed Case: 36mm, 18k yellow gold, screw down case back, signed Bracelet: Maker's 18k yellow gold, approximately 186mm, signed Accompaniments: Copy of manufacture's service receipt dated May 2025 (service warranty until May 2027) 江詩丹頓 | Royal Chronometer，2215型號，非常稀有黃金自動上弦鏈帶腕錶，配日期顯示及鑲鑽時標，年份約1975。附2025年5月原廠保養證明(服務保養至2027年5月)。 此腕錶於1975年至1977年間少量生產，精鋼款僅製作不足220枚，極為罕見。而根據江詩丹頓檔案記載，黃金版本更為稀有，僅生產50枚。作為品牌歷史中的傳奇之作，此錶不僅展現出卓越的製錶工藝，更因其稀有性與歷史價值，成為收藏家夢寐以求的珍品。 Footnotes: Before the world fell in love with the Vacheron Constantin 222 and the modern Overseas, there was the reference 2215 bold and refined precursor that quietly laid the groundwork for the brand's integrated sports watch legacy. Released in the mid-1970s, the 2215 was a stainless steel marvel featuring a squared-off cushion case and an integrated bracelet, echoing the design language that would later define luxury sports watches. Produced from 1975 to 1977 in an exceedingly limited run of less than 220 units in steel, the present example in yellow gold is even more rare, with only 50 units produced according to the Vacheron Constantin archives. Unlike its contemporaries, the 2215 was not just about looks. It bore the prestigious 'Chronomètre Royal' designation, a title reserved for Vacheron's most precise timepieces. Powered by the automatic calibre 1096, it offered chronometer-grade accuracy, a date complication, and a central seconds hand—all housed in a sleek, octagonal case that measured a versatile 36.5mm. Often overshadowed by the Gérald Genta-designed icons of the era, the 2215 remains a hidden gem for collectors who appreciate understated innovation and horological heritage, and the current example in yellow gold is a beautiful testament to this era of watchmaking. It's a watch that whispers rather than shouts—an elegant reminder that true pioneers don't always wear the crown, but they often forge the path. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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