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Wristwatch · Triple date wristwatch with moon phases

Vacheron & Constantin Ref. 47050 Astronomic Wristwatch

Partially verified

Produced in the 1990s, this Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch is an 18K yellow gold self-winding astronomic timepiece. The watch features a triple date mechanism, displaying the day, month, and date, alongside moon phase indications and a moon age sector. Housed in a solid three-body case measuring 36 mm in diameter, the watch incorporates four correctors on the case band, a stepped bezel, and teardrop lugs, finished with a sapphire crystal. The off-white dial displays applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals with bâton hands. Powering the watch is the Calibre 1126 movement, which is rhodium-plated and features fausses côtes decoration, 33 jewels, and a 21K gold rotor segment. The piece is fitted with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

Front view of the Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch showing the dial layout, calendar apertures, and moon phase display.
Front view of the Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch showing the dial layout, calendar apertures, and moon phase display. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Triple date wristwatch with moon phases
Maker / attribution
Vacheron & Constantin
Reference
47050
Catalogue / lot identifier
39
Source-reported date
1990's
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
796141 (movement), 642189 (case)

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 Construction

The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold three-body case, finished with a polished surface. The case design features a stepped bezel and distinctive teardrop-shaped lugs, with a sapphire crystal protecting the dial. Four correctors are positioned on the case band to manage the astronomic calendar functions.

The dial is presented in an off-white tone, featuring a combination of applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals. It includes an outer track for the days of the month, with apertures located at the top of the dial for the day of the week and the month. The lower portion of the dial contains the moon phase aperture and an integrated sector display for the age of the moon.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. three-body, solid, polished, four correctors on the case band, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs, sapphire crystal.”
  • “D. off-white with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases, sector for the age of the moon.”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The movement is the Vacheron & Constantin Calibre 1126. It is a rhodium-plated, self-winding mechanical movement containing 33 jewels. The calibre features fausses côtes decoration and is equipped with a 21K gold rotor segment for automatic winding.

The mechanism utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and includes a monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and 5 positions. It is fitted with a shock-absorber and a self-compensating flat balance-spring.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 1126, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cod, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor segment.”

Signatures and Condition

The dial, case, and movement are signed by Vacheron & Constantin. The auction house reports a condition grading for the object, assessing the case as 'Good' and the movement as 'Very good', with the dial also marked as 'Very good'.

The watch is supplied with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 3 Good Movement: 2 Very good Dial: 2-01 Very good”

Open research questions

  • What specific range of years within the 1990s was this reference produced?
  • What is the specific material composition of the strap attached to the watch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vacheron & Constantin Ref. 47050 Astronomic Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerVacheron & Constantin“Vacheron & Constantin, Genève”
Movement CalibreCal. 1126“M. Cal. 1126”
Case Material18K yellow gold“18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch”
Dial FeaturesOff-white dial with applied gold indexes“D. off-white with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals”
Movement DecorationRhodium-plated, fausses côtes“rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration”
Case Diameter36 mm“Diam. 36 mm.”
Movement Rotor21K gold“21K gold rotor segment”

Visible details

  • Features a date peripheral graduation scale
  • Case band includes four correction pushers
  • Dial contains day and month apertures
  • Includes an age-of-the-moon sector display

Research qualifications

  • No exact date of manufacture provided beyond 1990s
  • Strap provenance or originality is not confirmed in the source

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

Consulted source

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève,No. 796141, case No. 642189, Ref. 47050. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record fdc0603ec5

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