Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 429
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 46004-411, self-winding, centre-seconds, date; “222”; stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
Ref. 46004-411, self-winding, centre-seconds, date; “222”; stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
EUR 15,000 - 30,000
USD 17,900 - 35,700 / HKD 140,000 - 278,000
Sold: EUR 28,600
Fine and very rare, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, self-winding, vertical rectangular and square-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, grey colour dial, with centre-seconds and date.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, Geneva
Model 222
Reference 46004-411
Year 1981
Movement No. 692 391
Case No. 549 435
Bracelet integrated stainless steel and 18K yellow gold VC bracelet
Caliber 1124
Dimensions 36 x 23 mm
Weight 96.33 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, certificate; Extract from the Archives
Notes
The integrated sports watch ref. 222 was launched in 1977 to mark the 222nd anniversary of the venerable brand's founding and is the result of the work of Jörg Hysek (born in 1953). All the famous names of the time were associated to this model : Gay Frères for the bracelet and Stern for the dial. Experts agree that approximately 500 examples of the 222 were produced during its eight-year production life. And even if this number does not take into account the ladies versions, nor the mid-size models nor the 'jumbos', this makes the watch an exceptionally rare collectable.