Geneva, May 08, 2022

LOT 487

VACHERON CONSTANTIN, REF. 44018, 222 JUMBO, STEEL

CHF 20,000 - 40,000

EUR 19,800 - 39,600 / USD 21,500 - 42,900 / HKD 170,000 - 338,000

Sold: CHF 106,250

A very fine, rare, large, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with date


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-6-02

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Brand Vacheron Constantin, Switzerland

Model Jumbo 222

Reference 44018/411

Year circa 1978

Movement No. 685968

Case No. 522316

Material stainless steel

Bracelet stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 170 mm.

Diameter 38 mm.

Caliber K1121, 36 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Designed by Jorg Hysek, the 222 Jumbo was the response by Vacheron Constantin to the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak both designed by Gerald Genta respectively in 1976 and 1972. Stamped 222 on the caseback in celebration of their 222nd anniversary, it was produced in steel, steel and gold and gold in 500 pieces only over 7 years. Kept in overall good condition it is a great opportunity to acquire a milestone of oversize steel sport watches produced in lower numbers than their competitors of the time.