Vacheron Constantin QP Chrono 49005R 1993

Vacheron Constantin Pepetual Calendar (QP) Chronograph, 18K Rose Gold, Automatic
Serial: 641642 / Mvt 805082
Circa: 1993
Reference: 49005R

DIAL: White Dial with 3 registers for perpetual caldenar and chronograph indications as well as a 4th register with subsidiary register and moonphase

CASE: 38mm, 18K rose gold, sapphire crystal on the front & solid gold caseback

MOVEMENT: Caliber 1136QP, automatic column wheel chronograph with perpetual calendar, 37 jewels

BRACELET: Leather strap with VC 18K rose gold ardillon Maltese cross buckle

CONDITION REPORT: Mint condition, the case is unpolished and all hallmarks and numbers are ultra crisp. Dial is perfect as well with no signs of aging or spotting.

NOTES: According to a preliminary check with VC, this is indeed a reference 49005R with matching numbers delivered in 1993.

In 1992, Vacheron Constantin launched its automatic chronograph perpetual calendar, reference 43005 in 1992 to compete with the Patek Philippe manual wind 3970, which had a manual Lemania base while Vacheron opted for the automatic Frederic Piguet base. It kept the distinct Vacheron perpetual calendar layout with month subdial with 4 quadrants for leap year indication at 12. Approximately 500 pieces were produced of which the majority were in platinum (300 pieces) due to the prestige of the complication.