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Vacheron Constantin Chronograph Skeleton Reference 47100

Partially verified

This Vacheron Constantin wristwatch, reference 47100, is a skeletonized chronograph produced in 1991. The watch features a 38mm yellow gold case with welded lugs, designed to blend mid-20th-century dimensions with modern proportions. The timepiece is powered by a chronograph movement based on the 2310 ébauche, which has been extensively skeletonized and finished with decorative patterns and fractal-inspired geometric cutouts visible through both the open dial and a transparent case back. The dial surface is entirely skeletonized to expose the intricate mechanical components. According to the source, the total production volume for this reference across all materials, including platinum and yellow gold, is limited to fewer than 100 units. The auction description reports the watch is in working condition, though it does not provide details on service history or the inclusion of original box and papers.

Close view of the skeletonised dial and movement of the Vacheron Constantin Chronograph Skeleton ref. 47100
Close view of the skeletonised dial and movement of the Vacheron Constantin Chronograph Skeleton ref. 47100 — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Vacheron Constantin
Reference
47100
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1991
Source-reported place
سوئیس

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The watch is housed in a 38mm yellow gold case characterized by welded lugs. The design is intended to balance proportions associated with mid-20th-century watchmaking with contemporary aesthetics. The exterior finish maintains a circular geometry that complements the intricate internal architecture.

The dial is fully skeletonized, revealing the underlying mechanics of the chronograph movement. The skeletal structure is characterized by geometric fractal-based cutouts, which provide a view of the gear train and levers. White chronograph sub-registers are applied to the skeletonized mainplate, providing contrast against the yellow gold components of the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه ساعت از طلای زرد ساخته شده و دارای قطر ۳۸ میلی‌متر با خطوط گرد و دسته‌های جوش‌داده‌شده به قاب (welded lugs)”
  • “صفحه ساعت کاملاً به صورت اسکلتون اجرا شده و اجزای ظریف آن بر اساس الگوها و برش‌های هندسی فرکتال باز شده‌اند.”

Movement and Engineering

At the heart of the timepiece is a chronograph movement based on the 2310 ébauche. This movement is a well-regarded manual-wind base used in high-complexity chronographs. The components have been elaborately skeletonized and finished, with the decoration visible through both the dial side and a transparent case back.

The choice of the 2310 caliber serves as the foundation for the movement's operation, placing this specific reference among the company's complex mechanical offerings from the late 20th century.

Evidence for this section
  • “در قلب این ساعت، موتور کرنوگراف بر پایه اِباش معروف ۲۳۱۰ (2310 ébauche) قرار گرفته”
  • “بهره‌گیری از کالیبر افسانه‌ای ۲۳۱۰ به عنوان شالوده ساختار حرکتی، جایگاه مهندسی و ارزش تاریخی این مدل را در زمره برترین نمونه‌های کرنوگراف عصر نوین ساعت‌سازی قرار داده است.”

Production and Condition

The reference 47100 was produced in limited quantities. According to the provided information, the total production count across all available materials, including both platinum and yellow gold versions, is under 100 units. This contributes to the watch's status as a rare example of a complex mechanical timepiece from this era.

Regarding its current status, the auction description reports that the watch is in working condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “مجموع تولید این رفرنس در تمامی متریال‌ها شامل پلاتین و طلای زرد به کمتر از ۱۰۰ نمونه محدود بوده”
  • “طبق منبع، ساعت در وضعیت عملکردی قرار دارد؛ با این حال جزئیات دقیق‌تری در مورد سابقه خدمات فنی، سرویس‌های اخیر یا حضور جعبه و اوراق در متن فروشنده ذکر نشده است.”

Open research questions

  • Does the manufacturer archive confirm the exact production number of the 47100 reference in yellow gold?
  • Are there distinct serial number ranges assigned to the platinum versus yellow gold versions of the 47100?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vacheron Constantin Chronograph Skeleton Reference 47100
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerVacheron Constantin“برند معتبر واشرون کنستانتین (Vacheron Constantin)”
Reference47100“رفرنس 47100”
Date1991“سال ۱۹۹۱”
Case MaterialYellow Gold“بدنه ساعت از طلای زرد ساخته شده”
Case Diameter38mm“قطر ۳۸ میلی‌متر”
Production VolumeLess than 100 total“مجموع تولید این رفرنس در تمامی متریال‌ها شامل پلاتین و طلای زرد به کمتر از ۱۰۰ نمونه محدود بوده”
Movement Base2310 Ebauche“موتور کرنوگراف بر پایه اِباش معروف ۲۳۱۰ (2310 ébauche)”

Visible details

  • Case diameter is 38mm
  • Case features welded lugs
  • Chronograph movement is based on the 2310 ébauche
  • Movement and dial feature decorative skeletonized engraving

Research qualifications

  • Total production is cited as fewer than 100, but the source does not clarify if this is verified by manufacturer archives
  • The source does not provide specific data regarding the movement's servicing history or original accompanying accessories

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Vacheron Constantin مدل Chronograph Skeleton رفرنس 47100 طلای زرد

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 7bddb1d28d

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