Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 10, 2020

LOT 273

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 4218 pink gold

HKD 112,000 - 130,000

USD 14,400 - 16,500 / EUR 13,000 - 15,000 / CHF 14,400 - 16,500

Fine and rare 18k pink gold round case with teardrop lugs, silver dial, manual winding wristwatch.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Vacheron Constantin, Switzerland

Reference 4218

Year Circa 1950

Movement No. 488882

Case No. 314159

Material Pink gold

Bracelet Leather

Diameter 36mm

Caliber P454/5B

Weight 44,8gr

Signature Case, dial, movement

Accessories Extract from the archives

Notes

Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacture, made the teardrop lugs its signature. They appeared on their cases at the end of the 1930’s. The originality of the lugs enhances the classic design. A must have for all the Vacheron Constantin connoisseurs !