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Vacheron Constantin Evasion World Time Limited Edition (Ref. 48250), 1990s
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron Constantin (maker)
- Date
- 1990s
- Historical period
- Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Dimensions
- Case 37 mm
- Stock no.
- Product 8653428326583
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8653428326583)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 1990s Vacheron Constantin Evasion World Time Limited Edition (Ref. 48250) (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8653428326583), this is a wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin, made in Switzerland, dated 1990s. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 37 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Huntington Company
History and Significance World time watches have long represented one of the most elegant travel complications in horology, allowing the wearer to read the time across multiple cities at a glance. While many collectors immediately think of Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin has quietly produced some of the finest world timers of the modern era, often in remarkably small production numbers. The Evasion collection explored travel-focused complications through a distinctly Vacheron lens. Rather than emphasizing size or complexity for its own sake, the reference 48250 focuses on balance and refinement. The 37mm white gold case wears beautifully on the wrist, while the dial manages to present a tremendous amount of information without ever feeling cluttered or overwhelming. Limited to just 100 examples, this reference represents the type of watch collectors often spend years searching for. Complete examples accompanied by their original box and papers surface only occasionally, making this an especially compelling opportunity for someone looking to own one of Vacheron's rarer modern references. Writer’s Thoughts The Vacheron Constantin Evasion World Time, ref. 48250, is exactly the kind of watch that becomes more interesting the longer you collect. It isn't loud or instantly recognizable, but that's precisely the appeal. A limited production of just 100 pieces, an ideal 37mm white gold case, and one of the most useful complications in watchmaking come together to create a watch that quietly stands apart from almost everything else in its category. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: Vacheron Constantin Model: Evasion World Time (Ref. 48250) Year: Circa 1998 Case Material: White gold Case Size: 37mm Dial: Silver world time dial Movement: Automatic Strap/Bracelet: New leather strap Buckle/Clasp: Original Vacheron Constantin white gold buckle Contents: Original box and papers. Condition Case: The white gold case presents in excellent overall condition with crisp edges, balanced proportions, and only light signs of careful wear. Dial: The original dial remains exceptionally clean with sharp printing, vibrant city ring, and beautifully preserved world time indications throughout. Hands: The original hands are in excellent condition with clean surfaces and no notable oxidation. Crystal: Clean overall with no noticeable scratches or distractions. Strap/Bracelet: The watch is fitted with a new leather strap that complements the white gold case beautifully. Buckle/Clasp: The original Vacheron Constantin white gold buckle remains in excellent condition with light signs of handling.
Historical context
Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.
Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.
Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Quartz Revolution
Atlas type guide
Military, pilot and travel watches
The wristwatch owes much of its adoption by men to warfare and aviation. Wristlets — small pocket watches soldered with lugs and worn on a strap — were used in colonial campaigns and became standard equipment in the First World War, with protective grilles over the crystal ('shrapnel guards'). Louis Cartier's Santos (1904), designed for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, is often cited as an early purpose-made pilot's watch.
In the Second World War governments specified watches in detail: the German B-Uhr observation watches, the American A-11, and the British 'W.W.W.' (the 'Dirty Dozen' set of 1945). After the war, jet travel brought GMT and world-time watches, which show two or more time zones at once — Louis Cottier's world-time mechanism and the Rolex GMT-Master (1955) are examples.
What to look for
- Military markings on the case back: broad arrow, issue numbers, 'W.W.W.', 'A.T.P.'
- High-legibility black dials with luminous Arabic numerals; oversized crowns for gloved hands.
- 24-hour hands and rotating 24-hour bezels or city rings on GMT/world-time watches.
- Wire lugs on early wristlets converted from pocket watches.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug wristlets: c. 1900–1925.
- Military specifications of the Second World War: 1939–1945.
- GMT and world-time wristwatches: mainly after 1950.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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