Hong Kong, May 29, 2022
LOT 533
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4178, chronograph, minute counter, silver dial, blue pulsometric scale; 18K pink gold
HKD 134,000 - 216,000
EUR 16,000 - 26,000 / CHF 16,800 - 27,300 / USD 17,000 - 27,500
Sold: HKD 325,000
18K pink gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, fancy flared lugs, silver dial with applied suspended 18K pink gold Roman numerals and radial indexes, subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with blue pulsometric scale graduated for 30 pulsations
· 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: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, Geneva
Reference 4178
Year circa 1950
Movement No. 466 584
Case No. 318 374 (by E. & C. Nardin, La Chaux-de-Fonds)
Material 18K pink gold
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Diameter 35.8 mm.
Caliber 13’’’, V 492, beryllium screw-balance, adjusted to temperatures
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.
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.