Vacheron Constantin Phidias 49001 YG Chronograph White Enamel Dial
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-Specifications
Brand
Vacheron Constantin
Model
Phidias
Reference
49001
Year
1990s
Movement
Automatic Cal.1136
Case
35mm
Material
18K Yellow Gold
Bracelet
VC Signed 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Bracelet Length
Approx 17.2cm
Includes
Watch and Bracelet Only
Box/Papers
No
Notes
The watch has been completely serviced by our watchmaker recently
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty by us
Shipping
Global shipping via FedEx International Priority
-Description
Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1755 in Geneva, Switzerland. It is considered to be the oldest watch manufacturer in the world that has been in continuous operation since its founding.
Along with Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, it is considered one of the three leading luxury watchmakers in the world and continues to produce timepieces that are both technically and artistically superior.
Phidias is a luxury sports watch that predates the Overseas. It came after the legendary 222, which was reissued, and its successor, the 333.
The name comes from the ancient Greek architect and painter Phidias, who was responsible for building the famous Parthenon.
In terms of design, the watch has a curved appearance, as if the bezel with the Maltese Cross had been removed from the original Overseas. The bracelet is slightly thinner than that of the Overseas.
Reference 49001 is a chronograph watch in the Phidias collection. Approximately 400 were produced in yellow gold and 630 in a steel and yellow gold combination. The series remained in the catalogue until 1995.
This example has an 18k yellow gold case and bracelet and a white enamel dial, a combination rarely seen.
The case size is 35mm, which is numerically the same as the medium size of the original Overseas, but the simplicity of the bezel design makes this one look slightly smaller in comparison.
There is no border between the case and the bracelet, giving the watch a strong sense of unity with the bracelet.
The bracelet finish is particularly impressive. It is a complex combination of polished and hairline finishes. Please check the photos.
The dial, as mentioned above, is a white enamelled dial. When the light hits it, you can see the glossy effect and the black letters seem to stand out.
This white enamelled dial can be seen on steel and gold combination models, but most gold models have a champagne dial, which is a very rare variation.
The movement is the self-widing Cal.1136, based on the Frederique Piguet Cal.1185, the thinnest movement in the world at the time. It was used not only by Vacheron but also by Audemars Piguet, Blancpain and Chopard.
The bracelet can be shortened by removing apart a few links.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*We have US bank account and European bank account.
[Delivery]
Shipped via FedEx International Priority.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 working days after received payment.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the website, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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