Geneva, May 11, 2024

LOT 76

VACHERON CONSTANTIN, SWITZERLAND, REF. 4178, TWO-TONE SILVER DIAL, EXTRACT FROM THE ARCHIVES, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

HKD 130,000 - 218,000 / USD 16,600 - 27,700 / EUR 15,300 - 25,500

Sold: CHF 30,000

A fine, rare, 18k yellow gold, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with silver dial


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-53-07

Very good

Reprinted

HANDS Replaced

Brand Vacheron Constantin, switzerland

Reference 4178

Year 1942

Movement No. 431267

Case No. 270673

Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold AW buckle

Diameter 36

Caliber 13''', 434, 17 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories extract from the archives

Notes

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.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss Gentleman