Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 156
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4178, chronograph, minute counter, “champagne” dial; 18K yellow gold
CHF 12,000 - 16,300
EUR 11,000 - 15,000 / USD 13,200 - 17,900 / HKD 102,000 - 140,000
Sold: CHF 15,000
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, fancy flared lugs, “champagne” dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with telemetric scale graduated for a mileage
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, Geneva
Reference 4178
Year circa 1945-1950
Movement No. 446 438
Case No. 294 272 (by E. & C. Nardin, La Chaux-de-Fonds)
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Diameter 35.8 mm.
Caliber 13’’’, V 434, beryllium screw-balance, adjusted in 5 positions
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Vacheron Constantin, Ref. 4178
The flared lugs of this reference are one of the unique characteristics of Vacheron Constantin chronographs. Instantly recognizable, perfectly proportioned, this is one of the most beautiful and sought-after sports chronograph watches of the 1940’s.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.