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Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 31, 2026

LOT 123

VACHERON CONSTANTIN, REF. 46003/411, 222, POSSIBLY PIÈCE UNIQUE, STAINLESS STEEL AND 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 380,000 - 600,000

EUR 41,400 - 66,000 / CHF 37,900 - 60,000 / USD 48,500 - 77,000 / JPY 7,590,000 - 11,980,000

Sold: HKD 625,000

An extremely rare and very fine, possibly pièce unique, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, self-winding wristwatch in gold dial with centre seconds, date, outer minutes track, no indexes, and all stainless steel integrated bracelet.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: M2*
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Vacheron Constantin

Model 222

Reference 46003/411

Year sold on 8 Apr 1986

Movement No. 692157

Case No. 547792

Bracelet VC stainless steel integrated bracelet, approx. total length 180 mm.

Caliber Automatic, 33 rubies

Diameter 33.5mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories VC fitted box, booklet, certificate dated 8 Apr 1986, caseback sticker

Notes

This exceptional Vacheron Constantin 222 reference 46003/411 is an extremely rare bi-colour stainless steel and 18K yellow gold example, distinguished by its unique blank “NO INDEX” dial. Produced in very limited numbers during the short 1977–1984 production run of the mid-size 46003 series (approximately 1,000 pieces total across all variants, with bi-colour versions estimated at around 120 or fewer), this watch stands out as a possible unique or special order piece.

The champagne/gold dial features no hour markers whatsoever — only the Vacheron Constantin signature, Maltese crosslogo, “AUTOMATIC” designation, and date window — creating a strikingly minimalist aesthetic that is virtually unseen inthe 222 line up. Paired with the signature scalloped gold bezel and integrated Gay Frères bracelet, it embodies the pinnacle of 1970s luxury sports watch design by Jörg Hysek, created to celebrate the Maison's 222nd anniversary. Complete withfull original documentation and accessories, this is a true collector’s grail.